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How To Improve The White Blood Cell Count?

Hi, I went to the doctor around June last year and he discovered my white blood cell count (neutrophils low and lymphs low) was low around 2.8. He said we would test it again in 6 months to see. In 6 months it went down to 2.3 and a week later 1.8. My total protein is also elevated (gamma globlin). I don't believe I have any other symptoms besides that. Recently I have had pain in my right bottocks and hip and a burning sensation on my shoulder blades which I sometimes get from stress. I am a little nervous and have a hematologist appointment scheduled, but I am wondering what it could be. Also last year I had an allergic reaction to penicillin and could possibly be allergic to other things.
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
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Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
There are several causes for decreased white blood cell count . It is likely to be either an autoimmune destruction or a defect in the formation of the WBCs like in myelodysplastic syndrome. A condition called aleukemic leukemia is alo possible but less likely. It is important that you have a bone marrow biopsy done and also investigated for autoimmune diseases like SLE.
Do get back to me if you have further queries.
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How To Improve The White Blood Cell Count?

Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. There are several causes for decreased white blood cell count . It is likely to be either an autoimmune destruction or a defect in the formation of the WBCs like in myelodysplastic syndrome. A condition called aleukemic leukemia is alo possible but less likely. It is important that you have a bone marrow biopsy done and also investigated for autoimmune diseases like SLE. Do get back to me if you have further queries.