My sister had a baby on the 21st and she was supposed to go home today but the dr. said they want her to stay because the baby's white blood count is really high. They tested him for Strep a and b and they both came back normal. They have an IV in the baby for antibiotics and they say he is doing better, but I just dont understand what this high white blood count could mean??
2006-08-23 07:26:49 · 11 answers · asked by brooke_erwin 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
An unusually high white blood cell count can indicate an infection or a blood disorder such as leukemia.
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Causes of an elevated white count include:
-Infection
-Certain medications, such as corticosteroids, antibiotics or anti-seizure drugs
-Severe physical or emotional stress
-Chronic bone marrow diseases such as a myeloproliferative disorder
-Acute or chronic leukemia
A high white count doesn't identify a specific problem. Instead, it may indicate an underlying condition and should be evaluated by your doctor.
2006-08-23 07:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by Flower 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White blood cells help fight infection in your body. An elevated white blood count may mean that your nephew has an infection.
Unfortunately, it may also mean he has Leukemia or Chronic Bone Marrow diseases.
2006-08-23 07:30:06 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An elevated number of white blood cells is called leukocytosis. This can result from bacterial infections, inflammation, leukemia, trauma, or stress.
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2006-08-23 07:45:45 · answer #3 · answered by *.:marie:.* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
high white blood count = infection
Sounds like they don't know what infection it is, but at least antibiotics are working.
2006-08-23 07:32:25 · answer #4 · answered by mom_of_ndm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually an infection of some kind. They may need to run more tests. I will be thinking of him and wishing the best. Take care. Let us know how he does!
2006-08-23 07:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by Pantherempress 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they meant white blood cells count. I believe people that have leukemia. See here: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-white-blood-cell-count/AN00372
2006-08-23 07:30:42 · answer #6 · answered by can2gone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An infection of some kind would be my guess. Hope he gets better soon!
2006-08-23 07:31:35 · answer #7 · answered by aintgivinup79 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He has a local infection somewhere, I sure hope he gets well soon
2006-08-23 07:39:57 · answer #8 · answered by momie_2bee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there's an infection somewhere, don't worry, iv antibiotics will get it taken care of.
2006-08-23 07:30:44 · answer #9 · answered by lol 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT MEANS HE HAS AN INFECTION SOMEWHERE IN HIS BODY. THEY WILL GIVE HIM ANTIBIOTICS PROBABLY FLUIDS AND HE SHOULD BE FINE. HANG IN THERE AND I HOPE HE GETS BETTER
2006-08-23 07:34:22 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋