Hi,
When someones white cell count range should be between 2-4 normally (on immuosuppressants) and they have now gone to 18, how bad can that be? Would that indicate some kind of blood cancer or would blood cancer (leukemia) show up alot higher than 18?
Thanks
2007-12-07 06:21:20 · 8 answers · asked by 2plus3 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Not infection, no rejection issues. All this been ruled out.
2007-12-07 06:22:08 · update #1
Doctors wont say anything!
2007-12-07 06:30:08 · update #2
the immonusuppressants levels are normal range, and the white cell count has been on the rise for at least 3 weeks. Has had no infections and doctors said they are not concerned about infections as he would have symptoms by now, (he has other medical complaints and would defo showed by now) He has had blood tests done every week for nearly 7 weeks and still we are no wiser what they are looking for. We asked the doctors but we never really get a straight answer except we need to monitor white cells. All other tests are normal and Biopsy of heart 2 wks ago showed no rejection at all, xrays done 3 days ago "seem" clear but they want it reported.
I am just concerned that if he was having signs of leukemia, then how futher would his white cell count have to rise before they start to do tests on it? I know there would be other blood disorders which it could be, but we were told that 1 type of leukemia he is quite prone to just on the basis of having a transplant?!
2007-12-07 10:42:39 · update #3
It doesn't necessarily mean anything, and you can't tell with only one sample.. 18 g/100 ml is a normal count. So maybe the imunosuppressant isn't working, maybe you have a infection. You can't draw any conclusions until you get several blood samples spread out over at least 2-3 weeks. If you are concerned, you could ask the doc to write a lab order for several tests to see if there is a trend in the counts over the next few weeks.
2007-12-07 07:52:37 · answer #1 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No it can just as easily be caused by a bacterial infection which is highly likely in these circumstances. It can also be signs of cancers in the blood or lymph systems. Speak to the doctor and demand answers - it does nobody any good to guess. For it to be Leukemia - there would be a sharp rise in the perons platelet count as well.
2007-12-07 06:38:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You simplest cant, however there's some medicines that act like GMCSF. They may be able to motive ur bone marrow to replicate more cells. Vit C is also aid full. Preclude smoking, radiation,.... In natural medication, some herbs have phytohemaglotinine that stimulates bone marrow.
2016-08-06 10:33:31 · answer #3 · answered by golk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you in uncomplicated terms cant, yet there is a few drugs that act like GMCSF. they might reason ur bone marrow to reproduction extra cells. Vit C is likewise help finished. stay away from smoking, radiation,.... in organic drugs, some herbs have phytohemaglotinine that stimulates bone marrow.
2016-10-01 02:21:23 · answer #4 · answered by southand 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WELL YEAH LEUKEMIA IS SOMEHOW LIKE THAT BUT ONLY A DOCTOR COULD TELL BUT IT WOULDN'T BE NORMAL TO REACH LEVELS HIGHER THAN THE NORMAL...
2007-12-07 07:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by JUST ME 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say that there is a chance of it, but not much, it may just be something minor. See a doctor.
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2007-12-07 06:26:17 · answer #6 · answered by Zorro. 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think if you have a low white blood count something is wrong
with you not a high white blood count.
2007-12-07 06:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by peter o 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A doctor would know.
2007-12-07 06:28:19 · answer #8 · answered by thegreatone 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋