I recently got really sick and had symptoms of bronchitis and was in serious pain which i then had to go to the doctor and she said it was just a virus. Anyways they did a blood test and my white blood cell count was at 22% and the doctor said it should be between 5% and 12%, I think it was because of the virus, but everyone seems to be nervous about it, whats the problems with having a high count of white blood cells?
2007-03-16 10:36:30 · 7 answers · asked by Dave H 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Having a high white blood cell count is a concern because it means your body is actively fighting off an infection. People are concerned because it verifies that you are sick, the higher the count the harder your body is fighting off the infection. Your perentage is just high is all. Once the count goes down it means the infection is going away or your body can no longer defend itself. As long as you start feeling better and the count goes down you'll be okay.
2007-03-16 10:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there. White blood cells are knowns as leukocytes and they, along with the red blood cells travel throughut your body. It will take me too long to explain all the details but I will answer your question. Your high white blood cell count was due to the fact that you have had a chest infection. Your white blood cells are associated with your immune system whereby they fight off infections and illnesses that you get. You have had a lot of antibiotics over the past few weeks and therefore the white cells are working overtime to fight off the infections that you have had. There is no need to be too concerned it is better than not having enough because in that case you would be permanently ill. Try looking up on google "high white blood cell count"and I am sure it will explain everything for you. I hope you get better soon, but take it easy. There is no concern with your white blood cell count.
2016-03-29 02:05:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
White blood cells or WBCs are necessary for many things, but the primary function is fighting infection. There are many types of WBCs counted in a complete blood count or CBC. Neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils and basophils are usually counted in the differential part of the CBC report. These can be enumerated as a % of the total WBC or as an absolute count, usually expressed as a number x 10 to the ninth /Liter.
Check out the website below.Please keep in mind that the the normal values listed are averages. Each lab must evaluate and set their own normals depending on the population served and the type of instrument and methodology used.
The WBC count itself is a total count of all types of WBCs. It is not reported as a %, but as a number. %s are usually used to differentiate the types of WBCs.
The 22% you report ( normals of 5-12%) sounds like a normal % of monocytes. It ( 22%) can be indicative of a viral infection - which you had. I would now worry about this at all. The total WBC count and the different types will change in response to infections. That is just the body at work, trying to fight off the infection itself.
Bottom line, I would not worry. You were sick and your blood counts reflected that. If you are concerned, have a CBC test drawn when you are feeling well. Talk to your dr.
2007-03-16 11:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by juneaulady 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not that the cells are dangerous; it's that the PRESENCE of the cells indicates an infection. When you have an infection, your body produces lots of white blood cells; their job is to "clean up" the infection from your blood stream. When the doctor orders a blood count, and sees that you have a high white-cell count, he/she knows that you are battling some kind of infection that is causing your body to bring its defenses into play more than usual.
2007-03-16 10:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have no answer for this,.actually in worried coz my white blood cells increased,.i dont know if its ok or not..what should i do?do i need to take something to make it neutral?or its normal?
2014-03-17 13:44:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is high but it could be just from fighting the virus, so don't go worrying when you don't have to.
2007-03-16 10:40:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Leukemia
But your's is high b/c of the virus so stay calm.
2007-03-16 10:45:04 · answer #7 · answered by ♣Hey jude♣ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is too high=get Dr to tell you what is wrong
you could be anemic or worse and if he wont see
you get someone who will
2007-03-16 10:42:04 · answer #8 · answered by caffsans 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋