Title: 5 Things To Know About Your White Blood Cell Count
Headings: 5 Things To Know About Your White Blood Cell Count
5 Things To Know About Your White Blood Cell Count
1. Your blood contains five types of white blood cells.
2. A “normal” WBC count varies, depending on your age and sex.
3. Many conditions can cause a low WBC count.
5. WBC treatments target the source condition.
About The Author
Elizabeth Hanes, RN

Content: If you’ve ever experienced a fever, congratulations. You know first-hand the type of symptom an elevated white blood cell count can cause as your immune system mounts a defense against a virus or some other threat. Many times, though, a high or low WBC count doesn’t cause any noticeable indicators of ill health. You should consider seeing a doctor if you experience any of these possible symptoms of WBC problems: Chronic fatigue or lethargy
Easy bruising
Frequent nosebleeds
Night sweats not related to menopause
Repeated infections
Swollen lymph nodes
Unexplained fever
Unexplained weight loss
Wounds that won’t heal
5. WBC treatments target the source condition. Some blood conditions, like anemia (a lack of red blood cells), can be directly treated with medications or diet to promote the creation of additional cells. However, there is no direct treatment for high or low white blood cell counts, aside from drugs that boost WBC counts during chemotherapy. In most cases, your doctor will focus on discovering the root cause of your abnormal WBC count and treating that. If, for example, your low WBC count leads to a diagnosis of lupus, then your doctor will treat the autoimmune disease.