Why Leukocyte Count Increased?

A high white blood cell count usually indicates: An increased production of white blood cells to fight an infection. A reaction to a drug that increases white blood cell production. A disease of bone marrow, causing abnormally high production of white blood cells.

Why do leukocytes increase?

Infection—As infection-causing bacteria or viruses multiply in the blood, your bone marrow produces more white blood cells to fight off the infection. Infection can also lead to inflammation, which can in turn cause the number of white blood cells to increase.

What happens when leukocyte count increased?

Symptoms of leukocytosis

When you have very high levels of white blood cells in your body, they can cause your blood to become very thick, which can impair blood flow. This can lead to a condition called hyperviscosity syndrome. Although it can occur with leukemia, it's very rare.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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