Patient's question:
Low neutrophil count for two years: White blood cells (WBC) were lowest at 2000 (during high fever) and highest at 5000 (after taking silymarin for 25 days). The neutrophil count and percentage in the white blood cell differential were also low: the lowest neutrophil count was 0.5.Doctor's answer:
Hello: There are generally three common causes of leukopenia:1. Medications, such as antipyretics and analgesics, sulfonamides, etc. If the leukopenia is too pronounced, the medication should be discontinued or changed.
2. Viral infections, such as influenza, viral infections, etc. In this case, active antiviral treatment should be carried out, and leukocyte-increasing drugs can be taken if appropriate.
3. Immune system diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, etc. Similar interventions should also be performed, and leukocyte-increasing drugs should be selected for use.