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sheri
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 Posted: 11/19/05 - 01:00 Post subject: elavated white blood count in men |
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Hello! I am 29, male, well built and healthy ( so far ). Two days ago I had a blood test and it turned out I have elevated white blood count. What could this mean? What can go wrong?
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anneliese
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White blood cells play an important role in the immune system of an individual. An unusually high white blood cell count can indicate an infection or a blood disorder such as leukemia. White blood cells are part of the body's immune defense system, attacking invaders such as bacteria and viruses. Conditions that increase WBC values include infection, inflammation, damage to body tissues (such as a heart attack), severe physical or emotional stress (such as a fever, injury, or surgery), burns, kidney failure, lupus, tuberculosis (TB), rheumatoid arthritis, malnutrition, leukemia, and diseases such as cancer. The use of corticosteroids, underactive adrenal glands, thyroid gland problems, or removal of the spleen can increase WBC values.
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