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: This could be associated with a sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol levels, or genetics. The researchers concluded that an elevated WBC count is a risk factor for mortality connected to stroke or coronary heart disease. 8
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is another inflammatory condition that can cause the number of white blood cells to rise higher than normal. Researchers from the Cleveland Clinic say that swelling and inflammation can cause an increased WBC count. 9 Also, according to the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology, people with elevated leukocytes tend to have more active arthritis. Another factor that can elevate white blood cells is the side effect of some corticosteroids (used to reduce inflammation) that can also raise your WBC count. 10
There are a number of ways to treat the symptoms of arthritis naturally. For example, foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids, as well as fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants, are foods that help manage arthritis inflammation. Allergy
An elevated high white blood cell count can mean that you have an allergic reaction to specific allergens. An allergy is an overactive immune response from your body to substances that are generally harmless.