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Can having chronic leukopenia affect other lab tests or cause other problems? i've had this for many years with no known reason for it.

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Dr. James Cunnar answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Probably not...: Depending on how low your white count is, sl. Low white cells should not adversely impact or cause other health problems. As always, healthy behaviors are recommended... Sleep, hydration, exercise, balanced diet...

Answered 8/16/2013

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