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Why Does My WBC Keep Fluctuating?
Hello I just had a physical and my white blood count was 3.7 I'm in good health and eat right and I'm also a runner I am 38 with 4 children , the nurse is not concerned but they want me to see a specialist I am a worrier so I just wanted to see what you think , this has happened in the past and my numbers went back
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Looking at the clinical history and hematological values, my opinion is as follows:
1. 3.7 thousand is near lower limits and I would not be much concenred.
2. Lower count if associated with hemoglobin reduction and platelet reduction (totally called as pancytopenia), I would be worried.
3. Nothing to worry, a followup count later could confirm.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Looking at the clinical history and hematological values, my opinion is as follows:
1. 3.7 thousand is near lower limits and I would not be much concenred.
2. Lower count if associated with hemoglobin reduction and platelet reduction (totally called as pancytopenia), I would be worried.
3. Nothing to worry, a followup count later could confirm.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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