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What Causes Elevated WBC And Lymphocyte Counts While Having Mastitis?

Hello, i dont usually see docs unless i have to. I got mastitis on friday , i got my blood work done. My wbc was 16.4 and my lymph was 12.6 everything else was normal. My question is,is that normal for just an infection? I do have random bruises on my legs , ( i have long before i got mastitis) I just thought I had low iron, but my iron levels are great. So I guess my question is should I be worried about a high wbc or no just because I had an infection?
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
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Hello,

High white blood cells indicate active infection and it will settle once the infection is controlled.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Elevated WBC And Lymphocyte Counts While Having Mastitis?

Hello, High white blood cells indicate active infection and it will settle once the infection is controlled. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician