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Content: What Is Indicated by a High WBC Count? There are multiple potential causes and indications of a high WBC count, which is why a complete blood count test is just one tool of many used by medical professionals to make accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. A high white blood cell countmay indicate: Infection, viral or bacterial
Inflammation, including rheumatoid arthritis
Immunosuppression
An immune disorder
Bone marrow disease (myelofibrosis)
An allergic reaction
A reaction to medication, such as epinephrine or corticosteroids
Cancer, such many forms of leukemia
Tuberculosis
Polycythemia vera
Whooping cough
Other causes of an elevated white blood cell count can be less severe, which may include smoking, injury, emotional stress, pregnancy, labor, or excessive exercise. Some individuals with a high WBC count number may have no identifiable cause, yet still experience serious symptoms. This is identified as idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome, and can lead to damage to the nervous system, heart, lungs, liver and skin. What Are the Ways to Reduce White Blood Cells? Some conditions that cause an increase in white blood cells cannot be prevented. However, there are ways to reduce your high white blood cell count in the form of adopting healthier diet choices. Foods rich in these nutrients should be included to help lower your WBC count: