Patient's question:
Any symptoms, rarely fever, in good spirits, dislikes eating salty porridge, naps late, usually doesn't sleep until 10 PM, normal urination and defecation, weight 18 pounds. A month after birth, it was discovered that the white blood cell count was very high. Multiple injections of penicillin and other anti-inflammatory shots were administered without effect, and it has persisted until now, 8 months later, with the white blood cell count still high. Yesterday's test results showed a high immune system. Hello, could a high immune system be a sign of any disease?Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Last week, acute bronchitis occurred, and upon examination, the white blood cell count was over 30,000, platelets had dropped to 797, and lymphocytes were also elevated. There is a lump of lymph on the head, and there are several lumps on the neck. What kind of assistance is needed: Hope to obtain an expert's explanation as soon as possible. Thank you very much for this!
Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of chronic diseases are primarily manifested in susceptibility to colds and other infectious diseases, as well as fatigue or allergies. Depending on the cause and characteristics, the most common ones include: AIDS, allergic diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, allergic asthma, chronic fatigue, type 2 diabetes, hay fever, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Among these, AIDS and lupus are the most severe, while allergic diseases are relatively mild.