I have no know illness, I do spoke and work in a stressful environment. Doctor wants me to go to a hermotology doctor. I have had 6 blood tests within the past year. Current one white count is 12.4, hemoglobin is 17.6 and hematocrit is 53.9. Last year I went on a vegetable and fish diet, after 3 weeks of that, blood test was perfect. I went off the diet and blood count went back to around above. Do I need to worry or find another doctor
Hello, Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your concern.  Continuous working in a stressful environment causes debilitating effect on body and mind. Researchers have found that chronic stress can lead to reduction in immunity resulting in increased vulnerability to several infections and illnesses. Increased WBC count in your case may be due to subclinical infections because of reduced immunity. Apart from that stress also produces several changes in brain that produces psychiatric symptoms like insomnia, anxiety, sadness, helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness and even suicidal ideation. Although blood counts are mildly elevated, you need not worry much about blood counts once any overt infection has been ruled out. It may be often due to less water intake/ deny Chat Doctor.  We as a doctor try to treat the cause and not the effect. You must try to modify/change your working environment, or you must learn some positive coping skills from a mental health professional to deal with ongoing stressors. You should have a balanced nutritional diet, regular exercise, proper HY