Patient's question:
White blood cell count elevated in blood test. Could you please ask the expert what are the reasons for this phenomenon and what possible diseases it could be? Thank you.Onset and duration of illness: About half a month. Current general condition: Mild cough, irregular red spots on eyelids.
Auxiliary examination: Blood test
Doctor's answer:
White blood cell count is slightly elevated in the complete blood count test. This generally suggests a bacterial infection in the body. Clinically, it is often caused by bacterial infections leading to upper respiratory tract infections, resulting in elevated white blood cell counts. It is important to monitor the patient's temperature changes. After infection, patients usually experience symptoms such as fever, headache, and muscle aches. Medication treatment should be taken under medical advice if necessary. If only the white blood cell count is slightly elevated in the blood test and the body shows no discomfort, treatment is not required. It is recommended to follow up and observe, with a recheck of the complete blood count. Pay attention to the physiological lymphatic vessels in children. Do not misinterpret high lymphatic vessels as a viral infection.