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

Content: Doctors may also test for signs of leukocytes in urine and stool to help diagnose digestive disorders or urinary tract infections. Causes of Elevated WBC Count
Let’s look in more detail as to what it can mean if you have too many white blood cells. Viral or bacterial infection
The most common cause of higher than normal white blood cells is because your body is fighting an infection. The presence of germs, bacteria, or viruses signal to your body to produce more WBCs to destroy the pathogens. For example, the Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases reports that higher than normal levels of lymphocytes are seen in most viral and bacterial respiratory infections. 5
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.