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What Causes Elevated WBC Count Of 28?

my mother is in the hospital and her white blood cells are elevated to 28 and antibiotic does not seem to be helping. she originally was admitted for chest pains and abdominal pain and was also treated for uti which has been clear, but her white cells are elevated and geting higher. numerous test has been done in search of any other infections but nothing has been found. should i bee concerned
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your total wbc count is high. It is either due to infection or due to sime other cause like leukemia. Please send me your complete blood count report. It will help to reach exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Causes Elevated WBC Count Of 28?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your total wbc count is high. It is either due to infection or due to sime other cause like leukemia. Please send me your complete blood count report. It will help to reach exact diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.