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Lab Work Shows High White Cell Count. WBC. Oncologist Insist On Endocrinologist. Have Type 2 Diabetes. Suggestions?
I have a high white cell count in lab work for past 2 yrs. Latest labs 8/2/13 WBC 13.8. Went to oncologist at insistence of my endocrinologist. I have had type 2 diabetes for 9 years. Take oral meds and insulin for past 3 yr. Had many scans last year, dec. 2012. All clear per Texas Oncology dr. WBC still up even higher. Wonder about what to do or who to see next.
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
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You are already under proper care. Haemato-oncologist is the appropriate specialist.
You only need follow up – so that we do not miss a curable cause / and to diagnose and treat early...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
You are already under proper care. Haemato-oncologist is the appropriate specialist.
You only need follow up – so that we do not miss a curable cause / and to diagnose and treat early...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Since your WBC counts are raised since last 2 years,and oncologist has examined and cleared you so you dont need to worry at all because I can think of only benign reasons for this.
infection is a common cause of leukocytosis and Inflammation is another common cause of leukocytosis..
Leukocytosis may occur when your immune system reacts too strongly. This may happen during an asthma or allergy attack.
Some medicines may cause leukocytosis. Ask your doctor if your medicines may cause leukocytosis.
Leukocytosis may also occur if your body goes through emotional or physical stress. This may happen if you push your body too hard, like during extreme exercise and illness can also cause your body to be stressed.Hope this will help you!Take care!
Since your WBC counts are raised since last 2 years,and oncologist has examined and cleared you so you dont need to worry at all because I can think of only benign reasons for this.
infection is a common cause of leukocytosis and Inflammation is another common cause of leukocytosis..
Leukocytosis may occur when your immune system reacts too strongly. This may happen during an asthma or allergy attack.
Some medicines may cause leukocytosis. Ask your doctor if your medicines may cause leukocytosis.
Leukocytosis may also occur if your body goes through emotional or physical stress. This may happen if you push your body too hard, like during extreme exercise and illness can also cause your body to be stressed.Hope this will help you!Take care!
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