What Causes Increased TLC Count?

Posted on Fri, 20 Jun 2014

Question: My TLC Count Has gone to 40. Dr. has put me on antibiotics. I am worried

Answered by Dr. Venkat Sivayogi (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Indicates possibility of underlying infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,

Nothing to be scared about your issue . Increased TLC (Total leucocyte count) indicates the possibility of underlying infection. Its a normal body defence mechanism to increase the number of white blood cells to fight against the bacteria. As you are already a case of COPD , I assume there is a possibility of infection whether it may be in lungs or some where.
A course of antibiotics resolves your issue. So dont worry about it.

Re -check your TLC after completion of a course of antibiotics

If you have any further queries feel free to ask
regards,
DR.VENKAT

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