Just had a blood test from my doctor and they have informed me I have a abnormal high white cell count. I am 24 weeks pregnant and they did the test to rule out anemia.
The doctor asked if I was in pain or anything but I am not to my knowledge with any infection.
What will happen now? I have to drop urine sample to them to be sent..if that comes back ok does it mean I am very ill or is it nothing to be worried about?! Thanks to all.
2007-02-27 06:42:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
One time I had this but it wasn't when I was pregnant. My doctor told me that it could mean that I was getting over an infection. He advised me to retest in two weeks and see if the count dropped. I went back and the count had dropped after two weeks. Sometimes this happens if you had or are fighting an infection. Ask about a retest and try not to worry too much. Good luck hope this helps.
2007-02-27 06:48:17 · answer #1 · answered by mom of twins 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The white cell count like any thing in medicine alone dosn`t mean anything, you need another sintoms or signs in the fisical examination in order to have a proper diagnosis. There is many explanations for the increse of the levels in the count of white cell like stress or even the intense exercise without a diseases. Sorry for my english.
2007-02-27 07:01:38 · answer #2 · answered by upcito 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
white counts can go up from stress, if you do not feel sick try to relax. this should be followed up on however. a chronically elevated white count should be evaluated by a board certifed hematologist
2007-02-27 06:58:23 · answer #3 · answered by doc_of_three 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you on any medications or do you have asthma? My white blood count is low but my EOSINPHILES are high because I have asthma
2007-02-27 06:48:42 · answer #4 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is a sign for leukemia... so have a double check-up okey
2007-03-03 06:46:45 · answer #5 · answered by GIRLIE B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋