This morning while i was getting ready the dr called, and you guessed it!!! it was not good news apparently my white blood count is extremely high and i need to do a new cbc panel stat ... UGH what a horrible way to start the day ...
the reasons why your white blood count is high
Causes
By Mayo Clinic staff
A high white blood cell count usually indicates:
An increased production of white blood cells to fight an infection
A reaction to a drug that enhances white blood cell production
A disease of bone marrow, causing abnormally high production of white blood cells
An immune system disorder that increases white blood cell production
Specific causes of high white blood cell count include:
Acute lymphocytic leukemia
Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML)
Allergy, especially severe allergic reactions
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Chronic myelogenous leukemia
Drugs, such as corticosteroids and epinephrine
Hairy cell leukemia
Measles
Myelofibrosis
Other bacterial infections
Other viral infections
Polycythemia vera
Rheumatoid arthritisSmoking
Stress, such as severe emotional or physical stress
Tissue damage, such as from burns
Tuberculosis
Whooping cough
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