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What Causes Low WBC Count?

What would make persons white count drop from7.5 to 2.5 in five days. I know what else can I tell you. Well women is 60 years old, just had a knee replacement - all went well. Then four days later got sick with throwing up and very loose stool for 48 hours and now all is good, no temp, all other stats and levels are great but her white count keeps dropping.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Low WBC (leucopenia) has many causes. Particularly in older people, its causes may be marrow infiltrative disorders like lymphoma leukemia or metastasis or chemotherapy medicines, tuberculosis or some drugs.

It has broad terminology and has to be evaluated further right from hemogram to bone marrow tests.

My suggestion: Please consult hematologist for more information and managment.

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

Regards,
Dr. Siddartha
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What Causes Low WBC Count?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Low WBC (leucopenia) has many causes. Particularly in older people, its causes may be marrow infiltrative disorders like lymphoma leukemia or metastasis or chemotherapy medicines, tuberculosis or some drugs. It has broad terminology and has to be evaluated further right from hemogram to bone marrow tests. My suggestion: Please consult hematologist for more information and managment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Siddartha