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CBC Shows WBC More And Vitamin D Less, Feel Tired And Have Digestive Problems

Hi,
My dad is 65 and had a CBC done which shows WBC as 14000, is it something to worry? Also his Vitamin D3 is below normal at 23. He is feels very tiered, has digestion problems. Doctor has given him just a simple anti bacteria and Vitamin Suppliments
He had viral infection 6 months back when his Platletts count went very low (similar to Dengue, although Dengue test was negative)

Can you pls advice

Thanks
AS
Fri, 28 Feb 2014
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Hi AS,

I have gone through the medical data of your father and understood your concerns.

Having WBC as high as 14000 is indicative for possible infection at any site of his body. As he is having digestion problems, the infection might be related to intestinal tract. Although it is high, it is not high enough to make you worry too much.

Antibiotics and vitamin supplementation will help combat the infection and gaining energy.

Having low D3 is a reason to make him feel tired and more prone to infection. I'd suggest to consume more foods high in vitamin D together with continuing the vitamins supplementation as directed by his doctor.

Wish fast recovery to your dad!
Dr.Sejdini
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CBC Shows WBC More And Vitamin D Less, Feel Tired And Have Digestive Problems

Hi AS, I have gone through the medical data of your father and understood your concerns. Having WBC as high as 14000 is indicative for possible infection at any site of his body. As he is having digestion problems, the infection might be related to intestinal tract. Although it is high, it is not high enough to make you worry too much. Antibiotics and vitamin supplementation will help combat the infection and gaining energy. Having low D3 is a reason to make him feel tired and more prone to infection. I d suggest to consume more foods high in vitamin D together with continuing the vitamins supplementation as directed by his doctor. Wish fast recovery to your dad! Dr.Sejdini