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High White Blood Cell Count: Why is my white blood cell count too high?
White Blood Cell Count (WBC Count)
Question: What causes a high white blood cell count?
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Causes of High White Blood Cell Count
Treatments for High White Blood Cell Count
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Content: Causes of a high white blood cell count include: Infection - Severe physical or emotional stress - Use of certain medications, such as corticosteroids, antibiotics or anti-seizure drugs - Chronic bone marrow diseases such as a myeloproliferative disorder ( The chronic myeloproliferative disorders are polycythemia vera (PV), myelofibrosis (MF), essential thrombocythemia (ET), chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) ) - Acute or chronic leukemia - Tissue damage, such as from burns. A Low-grade fever is not serious unless it becomes chronic with accompanying symptoms. The body uses this fever to fight infection, whether it be viral or bacterial. It is not necessary to treat a low-grade fever with medication. It is important to be aware, as mentioned above that a high white count does not identify a specific problem. Instead, it may indicate an underlying condition and should be evaluated by your doctor. Treatments for High White Blood Cell Count
The treatment for leukocytosis, or a high white blood cell count, depends upon the cause. Only an investigation by your doctor can identify the appropriate treatment. The tests performed to find the cause for an elevated white blood cell count will vary depending on the individual, his/her clinical presentation, and his/her medical history.