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What Causes Elevated WBC Levels In Blood?

Hi this question is regarding my aunt who is 68 year old, she has lost central vision and sees gray spots, her white blood cell count is very high. She is anemic and is experiencing dizziness, chest palpitations and a fullness or bloated feeling in her lower abdomen and feels the need to urinate frequently. She has visited several doctors and no one is able to effectively provide her relief or a reason for these symptoms. Is this likely to be a brain tumor?
Thu, 21 May 2015
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hi i did review your concern.
Your aunt needs to be evaluated for hematological problem. elevated wbc can be due to infections or stress or due to malignancy.However since your aunt is anemic and has other symptoms i would like you to visit a hematologist and get her evaluated. A intracranial lesion is also possible and for that if the blood tests come out normal you can go for an MRI scan and rule it out.
I hope this helps
let me know if you have any questions or concerns
Wish you a very healthy and happy life.
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What Causes Elevated WBC Levels In Blood?

hi i did review your concern. Your aunt needs to be evaluated for hematological problem. elevated wbc can be due to infections or stress or due to malignancy.However since your aunt is anemic and has other symptoms i would like you to visit a hematologist and get her evaluated. A intracranial lesion is also possible and for that if the blood tests come out normal you can go for an MRI scan and rule it out. I hope this helps let me know if you have any questions or concerns Wish you a very healthy and happy life.