What Causes Elevated WBC Count, Headaches And Chills?

Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015

Question: good morning, for the past few months my white blood cell count has been elevated. my dr gave me augmentin and said it was my ears but my ears didnt hurt. once i finished the antibiotic it was a 10.7. 6 days later its back up to 13.7. attached is my most recent blood work done last week im trying to figure out what could be the reason it jumps back up. lately i havent been feeling "normal" my body feels like its freezing but my temp is normal. my hands and feet stay sweaty even though theyre ice cold when i touch them. i have been getting headaches, ct scan showed normal for head. ct scan showed normal for admonial (checking to make sure it wasnt appendix) ive had my gallbladder removed in 2012. im 24 white femal. 5'5 220lbs i have been living in an apartment that had black mold in it. i have moved out for 2 weeks now.

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It could be due to subclinical infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I saw the report.
Raised white blood cell count could be due to subclinical infection.
Infection couldbe in the Urinary tract, Gastro intestinal tract, lungs etc.
In my opinion, you should take a broad spectrum antibiotic like Cefuroxime tablet instead of Augumentin.I also recommend a Anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints.
Most common cause of headache is Tension. Please be relaxed .Practise Yoga and meditation. If headache still persists, add paracetamol tablet.If paracetamol is included in anti inflammatory tablet combination, no need for another paracetamol tablet.
HopeI answered your query. If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (24 minutes later)

so you dont think its anything serious? that was my main scare. and with the mch being low?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is nothing serious.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Your Haemoglobin is 13.3,which is normal for a 24 year female.
Normal MCH is 27.Your's is 26.9,which is very near to normal. It cannot be taken seriously.
Please do not worry.
Wish you good health.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (3 hours later)

thank you!

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for your appreciation.
Wish you good health
Regards

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