Leukopenia Health Feed

Leukopenia meaning ( 'deficiency') is a decrease in the number of white blood cells (leukocytes) found in the blood, which places individuals at increased risk of infection.
Conditions that may cause leukopenia. The following conditions may cause leukopenia: Viral infections: Acute viral infections, such as colds and influenza may lead to temporary leukopenia. In the short term, a viral infection may disrupt the production of white blood cells in a person's bone marrow.
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This can happen due to many causes, esp in low immunity. A thorough physical exam by me bedside will throw light on your leuko penia wear a mask for reverse isolation so you do not catch flue take a flue vacc. Shot as prevention for immune boosting diet and nutritional programmes.

Hi lybrate-user. Nothing to worry just get yourself treated for B12 quickly preferably intravenous with folic acid supplements. All will be fine. Just keep a watch on anc and retic count.

I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you.
Symptoms
frequent and recurrent pneumonia, bronchitis, sinus infections, ear infections, meningitis or skin infections.
Inflammation and infection of internal organs.
Blood disorders, such as low platelet count or anemia.
Digestive problems, such as cramping, loss of appetite, nausea and diarrhea.
Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment pla...more

WBC are the fighter cells though you may not have any health issue but are prone to infection hence
increase your immunity tab gudduchi 250 mg twice a day one early in the morning before breakfast and 1 at night x 3 months balanced food, regular exercise and sound sleep
repeat WBC after 3 months.

The report says your blood white cell count is lower than normal and therefore there is an increase in lymphocytes (a type of white cell) is seen in the blood smear.

Fever along with deranged liver markers suggest some disease affecting the liver.
It might be typhoid/malaria.

Consult a doctor for further evaluation

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Dear lybrate-user,
from what you describe your mother had 3 courses of antibiotics along with steroids and medication to help with her breathing. If her symptoms have significantly reduced, then very little will be achieved by getting an hrct, but if you feel it will put your mind at rest, you may get it done while noting that unnecessary radiation exposure is not good. It may be better to get her reassessed and treat any residual infection as cough can become a habit after some time and may...more

The ATT regimen in Acute kidney injury is slightly different to normal. Please see a pulmonologist.