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Is The Patient Safe Despite A Low WBC?

Patient: 72 years, 5'2'', 72kg, Blood group-AB+,
Existing problems: Thyroid, heart, diabeteis etc.
Blood test result: Jan.'11, Hb-8.1
10th July'11-Hb-5.3, WBC-2400
(admitted on 10th July to hospital due
broncho pneumonia, fever, drousiness,
weakness)
11th July: 300ml blood transfused
12 th July: WBC-1200
300ml blood transfused

13th July'11: Hb-6.8, WBC-1500
Bone marrow impresion: negative
14th July'11: 300ml blood transfused
18th July'11: Hb-9.1, WBC-2800
20th July'11: Hb-9.0, WBC-2300(released from hospital).
Is patient safe??? WBC is still below the limit..
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
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Hematologist,  's  Response
hi, you have chronic problem with your wbc count. it may be due to many reasons. but its chronic so there should be defect in production of wbc from marrow. you need to go through bone marrow biopsy. you should consult hematologist and search for the cause. then take treatment accordingly. its chronic condition so not urgent or not an emergency. still you should search the cause.
Hope i have answered your question. if you have any doubts then you can ask me further. i will be happy to answer you.
thanks for using health care magic.
wish you a very good health.
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Is The Patient Safe Despite A Low WBC?

hi, you have chronic problem with your wbc count. it may be due to many reasons. but its chronic so there should be defect in production of wbc from marrow. you need to go through bone marrow biopsy. you should consult hematologist and search for the cause. then take treatment accordingly. its chronic condition so not urgent or not an emergency. still you should search the cause. Hope i have answered your question. if you have any doubts then you can ask me further. i will be happy to answer you. thanks for using health care magic. wish you a very good health.