Title: Elevated White Blood Cell (WBC) Count: Causes, Treatments and More
Headings: Elevated White Blood Cell (WBC) Count: Causes, Treatments and More
Elevated White Blood Cell (WBC) Count: Causes, Treatments and More
What is Normal WBC Range?
What is Considered High or Elevated White Blood Cell Count?
High White Blood Cell Count – What Does it Mean?
Symptoms of Elevated White Blood Cell Count
Causes of Elevated WBC Count
Viral or bacterial infection
Inflammatory conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis
Allergy
Immune system disorder
Emotional or physical stress
Gastrointestinal problems
Smoking
Pregnancy
Leukemia
Other Causes of High White Blood Cell Count
Side effect of medication
Bone marrow disorder
Polycythemia vera
How to Lower White Blood Cell Count
Diagnose and treat the underlying cause
Reduce stress
Stop smoking
Omega-3 supplements to reduce inflammation
Vitamin C
Anti-inflammatory diet / Mediterranean diet to lower WBC count
Medical Sources

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The Journal of Cytology also reported that white blood cell count, especially neutrophils, becomes elevated in fungal infections. For example, if a person shows signs of a candida infection, their WBC count will usually be above the normal range. 6
Inflammatory conditions
Doctors may test for a high white blood cell count to help diagnose the severity of certain inflammatory conditions in the body. For example, Dr. Neil Abramson in the journal American Family Physician reported that inflammation associated with burn wounds can cause leukocytosis. As the wound is healing, stored WBCs are released to control inflammation. This is also referred to as left shift WBC or leukocytosis with left shift. 7
Left shift WBC or leukocytosis with left shift means that there is a high number of young, immature white blood cells in your blood. This happen when the bone marrow is producing more white blood cells and releasing them into the blood before they are fully mature to fight the infection or the inflammation. Checking for elevated white blood cell count can also help doctors diagnose the severity of coronary heart disease or a stroke. Advertisement
For example, the American Journal of Epidemiology reported that there is a link between WBC count and the outcome of cardiovascular diseases.