Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Else Besides Cancer May Bring Tlc Levels Up?

I went to have my 11th year check up after a mastectomy . My mammograms have always been negative after my surgery. Yesterday my oncologist said that everything looked good that I did not come to see him anymore. Just to keep my yearly check up and my annual surgeon s visit. Well, today U received a call that I have a slight high TLC count and to stop taking my calcium meds for a two weeks period so I can get checked again. The funny thing is that I hardly ever take calcium. This month I might ve taken it 4 or 5 times. I am so scared. Now, everything that has been ailing me , I am connecting it to cancer. My shoulder blades, breathing problems and so on. Can you explain to me what else besides cancer may bring your tlc levels up?
posted on Tue, 22 Oct 2013
Twitter Tue, 22 Oct 2013 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 22 Oct 2013 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi Deat and welcome to HCM ....
dear there a number of causes in which TLC count get raises ....
modt important one is bacterial infection any where in the body ....the purpose is to limit the infection ....some examples are:-
throat infection ,
chest infection,
dental infection,
otitis media,
urinary tract infection,
abscess any where in the body,
boils,
cellulitis,
rheumatic illnesses ...
and so on .....so nothing to be worry about....
wish you good health .....
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to kidney problems Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Mammography


Loading Online Doctors....
What Else Besides Cancer May Bring Tlc Levels Up?

Hi Deat and welcome to HCM .... dear there a number of causes in which TLC count get raises .... modt important one is bacterial infection any where in the body ....the purpose is to limit the infection ....some examples are:- throat infection , chest infection, dental infection, otitis media, urinary tract infection, abscess any where in the body, boils, cellulitis, rheumatic illnesses ... and so on .....so nothing to be worry about.... wish you good health .....