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What Causes An Elevated WBC Count When Diagnosed With A Bacterial Infection?
Question: hi
my doctor did a blood test, diagnosed & treating me for bacterial infection (raised white cell count) - could this be anything else? im a paranoid person
my doctor did a blood test, diagnosed & treating me for bacterial infection (raised white cell count) - could this be anything else? im a paranoid person
Hello. I just read through your question.
Elevated white blood cell counts typically mean infection. It sounds like you have been correctly diagnosed.
Elevated white blood cell counts typically mean infection. It sounds like you have been correctly diagnosed.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
are you sure? he tested my thyroid - all normal. BUT i read sometimes those tests arent all plausable? im 99% sure he did T4 test & all that too though. im worried. i feel no symptoms except mental fatigue/lack of concectration/clarity. is this caused by the bacterial infection?
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The symptoms you describe can all be explained by a bacterial infection. If your symptoms persist after treatment, I recommend consulting with your doctor to be re-examined.
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Detailed Answer:
The symptoms you describe can all be explained by a bacterial infection. If your symptoms persist after treatment, I recommend consulting with your doctor to be re-examined.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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