2007-03-15 12:07:18 · 20 answers · asked by jz 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
That usually means there is an infection in the body and the white blood cells increase to fight the infection.
2007-03-15 12:09:49 · answer #1 · answered by I do what I want.. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, your son's WBC is pretty high. A high white blood cell count could indicate an underlying problem. This is why high white blood cell count always requires further medical evaluation. However it may mean that there is Infection, Inflammation, Trauma, Tissue damage, Use of certain medications (corticosteroids, antibiotics or anti-seizure drugs), Allergy, bone marrow diseases, leukemia, Intense exercise or Severe physical or emotional stress, etc. Your doctor might want to recheck the test to see if his diagnosis is correct. As of the moment, just go to the doctor as soon as you can so that you'll learn the results as quickly as possible and to correct any problem. it might just be a simple infection and your doctor wants to be sure of it. hope this helps you.
2016-03-29 00:24:13 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
High white blood cell counts are indicative of either an infection. A high wbc can also indicate more serious blood diseases such as leukemia.
2007-03-15 12:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White blood cells are what fight infections in the body. So, if there are alot of them then your body is fighting an infection.
2007-03-15 12:10:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Infection!
2007-03-15 12:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by zclifton2 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means your immune system is fighting something, trying to heal you. This can be due to a viral infection, or disease. Its not something to panic about, but I would ask your doctor for his/her opinion. If it is extremely high, then you could be looking at leukaemia.
2007-03-15 12:11:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure sign of infection
2007-03-15 12:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That your body is producing antibodies to fight something off - like an infection.
2007-03-15 12:10:03 · answer #8 · answered by Miserable 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your WBC's are high, usually indicates infection somewhere in your body.
2007-03-15 12:09:59 · answer #9 · answered by planty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means there is a infection somewhere.
2007-03-15 12:09:55 · answer #10 · answered by Autumn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋