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I had a wbc of 19, 000. they gave me steroids and antibiotics and it went up to 33, 000. does a high wbc just indicate infection or something else?
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That depends!: Steroids will increase your white blood count. The initial evaluation before the steroids were prescribed would be improtant in determining the appropirate treatment. You should foolow up with your md.
Answered 9/28/2016
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