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Can TB Cause A High Blood Count?
Question: I have a high with blood cell count and no symptoms of being sick...what would be the treatment I'm a male age 61 but I do smoke not sure what would cause this....I have had latent tb in past 2 years...would this cause it?
Brief Answer:
Yes it is possible that TB could be cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM
I understand your concern and situation.
As you told you have no symptoms but blood counts high. Do you have stress, anaemia, smoking habit, on any medications? Yes even infections like TB could be a cause. You need proper evaluation to find the cause by a physician.
You can take a follow up query.
If no clarification then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
A review will be appreciated.
Dr Sheetal Verma
Yes it is possible that TB could be cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query at HCM
I understand your concern and situation.
As you told you have no symptoms but blood counts high. Do you have stress, anaemia, smoking habit, on any medications? Yes even infections like TB could be a cause. You need proper evaluation to find the cause by a physician.
You can take a follow up query.
If no clarification then you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
A review will be appreciated.
Dr Sheetal Verma
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