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Suggest Remedy For Elevated White Blood Cell Count

have an elevated whtie blood cell count ( checked for 2x yesterday and still high). I have been doing a lot of reading about it and am overwhelmed by causes and symptoms. I am very tired, could sleep almost all day and night waking for short intervals. Some occasional dizziness. I am a smoker, and I have received a cosrtisone injection in my shoulder about 6 weeks ago.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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HI

Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P
Thanks for posting your query.

There are many causes of elevated white blood cell ( WBC ) count. The causes range from simple Infection to Cancers/ Leukemia.

First of all I need to know how much it is elevated? Because I can narrow down from many diagnosis to few based on the WBC count. So kindly let me know.

Also the Cortisone injection was only once taken or it was repeated anytime ? As Cortisone is a steroid and it can increase WBC count.

Any time in the past your WBC count was tested and was it normal or abnormal ?

Kindly revert back with all these details asked for further discussion.

Will be looking forward for your reply.
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Suggest Remedy For Elevated White Blood Cell Count

HI Greetings from Dr.Divakara.P Thanks for posting your query. There are many causes of elevated white blood cell ( WBC ) count. The causes range from simple Infection to Cancers/ Leukemia. First of all I need to know how much it is elevated? Because I can narrow down from many diagnosis to few based on the WBC count. So kindly let me know. Also the Cortisone injection was only once taken or it was repeated anytime ? As Cortisone is a steroid and it can increase WBC count. Any time in the past your WBC count was tested and was it normal or abnormal ? Kindly revert back with all these details asked for further discussion. Will be looking forward for your reply.