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What Causes Low Lymphocyte Count, Fever, Chills And Joint Pain?
Question: Hello,
caught a fever a few days ago around sunday morning. went to the medical laboratory to have a CBC. because i was afraid if it was dengue or what. the results came back and my platelet count was normal. the problem was my lymphocyte count was very low. I'm just afraid it's a bacterial infection or something worst. had fever, chills and aching joints but feeling better already though. Just want to be sure. on saturday I was probably dehydrated because i had to walk around the heat for around a couple of hours and was also not able to drink alot of fluids and also after exposed to heat i was eventually exposed to the air condition.
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caught a fever a few days ago around sunday morning. went to the medical laboratory to have a CBC. because i was afraid if it was dengue or what. the results came back and my platelet count was normal. the problem was my lymphocyte count was very low. I'm just afraid it's a bacterial infection or something worst. had fever, chills and aching joints but feeling better already though. Just want to be sure. on saturday I was probably dehydrated because i had to walk around the heat for around a couple of hours and was also not able to drink alot of fluids and also after exposed to heat i was eventually exposed to the air condition.
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Brief Answer:
Due to viral infections
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
According to your history you might be having viral flu mimics Dengue
As your platelets count is normal no need to worry on this.
Usually in viral infections Lymphocyte count level go down during ifection period.
These viral infections are self limiting.It takes its own time to resolve.
You can get done CBC count again after 3 months.If still Lypmhocytes levels are low, you may need to meet Local doctor for clinical examination, he may asks you get done few tests to rule out any other viral infection/immuno suppresive disorder.
For current symptoms you can just take Tab Levocitrezine or Tab Sinarest for fever, cold and dry cough.
Pain killers like Tab Diclofenac for joint pain
No need of antibiotics.
Have diet including Vegitables and fruits
Have easily digestible food.Avoid non veg food for few days
Drink plenty of water(preferably filtered /boiled)
Avoid out side, oily food.
If you have any doubt, you are welcome.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Due to viral infections
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
According to your history you might be having viral flu mimics Dengue
As your platelets count is normal no need to worry on this.
Usually in viral infections Lymphocyte count level go down during ifection period.
These viral infections are self limiting.It takes its own time to resolve.
You can get done CBC count again after 3 months.If still Lypmhocytes levels are low, you may need to meet Local doctor for clinical examination, he may asks you get done few tests to rule out any other viral infection/immuno suppresive disorder.
For current symptoms you can just take Tab Levocitrezine or Tab Sinarest for fever, cold and dry cough.
Pain killers like Tab Diclofenac for joint pain
No need of antibiotics.
Have diet including Vegitables and fruits
Have easily digestible food.Avoid non veg food for few days
Drink plenty of water(preferably filtered /boiled)
Avoid out side, oily food.
If you have any doubt, you are welcome.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
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Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Hello Doc,
Thank you for the response. Had a mother cbc today. Lymphocytes are back up slowly. Also I thought I was getting better. Fever temp was around 37-37.6 now it's back to 38.5. Is it normal? Sending the new hematology report
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Thank you for the response. Had a mother cbc today. Lymphocytes are back up slowly. Also I thought I was getting better. Fever temp was around 37-37.6 now it's back to 38.5. Is it normal? Sending the new hematology report
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Reports - Normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks again for writing
I had gone through the reports.
It is normal. Little variation. No need to worry on this.
Normal body temperature ranges from 36.5–37.5 °C.
38.5 indicates mild fever, you can take Tab Paracetamol twice daily for 2 days.
If you have any doubt. you are welcome.Otherwise kindly close the thread and rate it
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Reports - Normal
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks again for writing
I had gone through the reports.
It is normal. Little variation. No need to worry on this.
Normal body temperature ranges from 36.5–37.5 °C.
38.5 indicates mild fever, you can take Tab Paracetamol twice daily for 2 days.
If you have any doubt. you are welcome.Otherwise kindly close the thread and rate it
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Hello doc,
But what about my low wbc count? Isn't that a cause for concern? Just yesterday it was normal now it's at low levels.
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But what about my low wbc count? Isn't that a cause for concern? Just yesterday it was normal now it's at low levels.
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Brief Answer:
due to viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks again for writing and sorry for the delayed response.
Yes, There is slight decrease in the WBC count, again it is due to viral infection.
Viral infections that temporarily disrupt the work of bone marrow.Bone marrow is the place from where all these WBC gets produced.Severe infections that use up white blood cells faster than they can be produced.
Once you recovered from the infections.It gradually starts increasing.
So do not worry on this.
If you have any doubt you are welcome.Otherwise kindly close the thread and rate it
Thank you
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
due to viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks again for writing and sorry for the delayed response.
Yes, There is slight decrease in the WBC count, again it is due to viral infection.
Viral infections that temporarily disrupt the work of bone marrow.Bone marrow is the place from where all these WBC gets produced.Severe infections that use up white blood cells faster than they can be produced.
Once you recovered from the infections.It gradually starts increasing.
So do not worry on this.
If you have any doubt you are welcome.Otherwise kindly close the thread and rate it
Thank you
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Hello doc,
I am currently being admitted to the hospital I am very frantic. Right now my fever goes down but goes eventually. It's like a roller coaster ride. Now my platelet is at 150. :( they did a dengue test came out negative. Tomorrow they will be conducting a ultrasound on my stomach. Could this be typhoid doc?
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I am currently being admitted to the hospital I am very frantic. Right now my fever goes down but goes eventually. It's like a roller coaster ride. Now my platelet is at 150. :( they did a dengue test came out negative. Tomorrow they will be conducting a ultrasound on my stomach. Could this be typhoid doc?
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Brief Answer:
could be Typhoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back
As your fever pattern is step ladder.This is classical sign of Typhoid.
Get done Typhidot and widal test for the detection of Typhoid,which is more sensitive test.Go ahead with Abdominal scan.
If it comes out positive you may need to treat with antibiotics like Ceftriaxone,Cefopodoxime for 5-7 days.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Brief Answer:
Yes curable
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks again
Yes it is curable.If is it confirmed just complete the course of antibiotics.
Definitely it is curable do no worry.
Take rest
have plenty of fluids
Have easily digestible soft food
Avoid non veg , have more of fresh vegetables for few days.
Wishing you good health
If you have any doubt you are welcome.Otherwise kindly close the thread and rate it
Thank you
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
could be Typhoid
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing back
As your fever pattern is step ladder.This is classical sign of Typhoid.
Get done Typhidot and widal test for the detection of Typhoid,which is more sensitive test.Go ahead with Abdominal scan.
If it comes out positive you may need to treat with antibiotics like Ceftriaxone,Cefopodoxime for 5-7 days.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Brief Answer:
Yes curable
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks again
Yes it is curable.If is it confirmed just complete the course of antibiotics.
Definitely it is curable do no worry.
Take rest
have plenty of fluids
Have easily digestible soft food
Avoid non veg , have more of fresh vegetables for few days.
Wishing you good health
If you have any doubt you are welcome.Otherwise kindly close the thread and rate it
Thank you
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Hey doc,
Thanks for the advice. One last question. Typhoid is curable right? That's what I'm worried about.
Val Mendoza
Thanks for the advice. One last question. Typhoid is curable right? That's what I'm worried about.
Val Mendoza
Brief Answer:
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Hi
yeah sure, update with your reports tomorrow.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Hi
Detailed Answer:
Hi
yeah sure, update with your reports tomorrow.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Hey doc,
Thanks for the good feedback feel much better. I will update of my results tomorrow.
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Hey doc
Also another question. Can I still have a long healthy lifes after being treated for typhoid fever?
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Thanks for the good feedback feel much better. I will update of my results tomorrow.
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Hey doc
Also another question. Can I still have a long healthy lifes after being treated for typhoid fever?
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Brief Answer:
Yes definitely
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks again
You can lead normal healthy life style.do not worry
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
Yes definitely
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks again
You can lead normal healthy life style.do not worry
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
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