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: Abnormal levels of these white blood cells are results that are out of the following range: 3
Neutrophils: 2.5 to 7.5 x 10 9 per L
Lymphocytes: 1.5 to 3.5 x 10 9 per L
Monocytes: 0.2 to 0.8 x 10 9 per L
Eosinophils: 0.04 to 0.4 x 10 9 per L
Basophils: 0.01 to 0.1 x 10 9 per L
Testing for these types of white blood cells is sometimes called a differential white blood test. Advertisement
High White Blood Cell Count – What Does it Mean? A high white blood cell count is called leukocytosis and can mean that your body is dealing with extra stress. This can be in the form of an infection, inflammation, injury, allergic reaction, or emotional stress.