Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ?  Please type your query here...my husband is 47 yo. white male and hes been experiencing low white blood cell count since a viral infection in june.  he has some liver damage too.  he was recently hospitalized because of fainting spells that were unexplained (now seems to be related to being possibly anemic and low in magnesium)  hes been referred to a hematologist. what conditions would they be ruling out?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Low white blood cell counts can occur due to severe infection or bone marrow depression. Viral infection can cause bone marrow depression, however, viral infections affect the platelets more than white blood cells. The liver functions can be assessed by getting liver function tests. If there is any evidence of anemia (e.g. paleness, tiredness, easy fatiguibility etc.), you can get complete hologram- hemoglobin, complete blood counts, iron studies, red cell indices and peripheral smear examination to know the type and cause of anemia. Consult your primary healthcare provider for clinical assessment and relevant investigations for further management. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.