Suggest Treatment For Low WBC Count And Sleep Apnea

Posted on Wed, 5 Aug 2015

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Question : I just recently had annual labs done and have a white blood cell count of 2.5. It has been running
low for the past several years. I do not feel sick. I have sleep apnea and get up at 4:00am for
work. Rarely get 8 hours sleep. I am a 58 year old female. What could this low count mean?

Answered by Dr. Anil Parth Desai (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hi Can you please send me your complete blood report.

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam,I did review your concern.

As per the previous question asked by you can you please send me complete blood reports as low white cell counts can be due to numerous reasons and we need to see other blood parameters and trends to know the exact cause or to decide future course of management.
If you cant upload please send it to YYYY@YYYY with Sub: ATTN 'Dr Parth Desai
sincerely
Dr Parth Desai

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