Doctor Olga Buzuverova: an increase in the level of leukocytes can be a physiologically normal phenomenon.
Doctor Buzuverova named the reasons for high and low levels of leukocytes – immune cells, providing the body with protection from infectious diseases, intoxication and other damage. The doctor noted that a high level of leukocytes in the blood (leukocytosis) does not always mean pathology.
“A physiological increase in leukocytes is observed during pregnancy, in the first days of a newborn's life. Also, a high level of leukocytes can be noted if the test was taken without preparation, for example, after intense physical activity, training, visiting a bathhouse, sauna, after eating,” Buzuverova told Vechernyaya Moskva.
At the same time, the doctor emphasized that in many cases, an excess of leukocytes in the blood is a sign of trouble, so its interpretation and search for causes must be carried out by specialists.
Olga Buzuverova named possible causes of a high level of leukocytes – these are bacterial infections, inflammation, intoxication, autoimmune diseases, cancer.
In turn, the causes of a low level of leukocytes (leukopenia) may be medications taken, vitamin deficiency, as well as various diseases. Among them, the doctor named systemic autoimmune diseases (for example, systemic lupus erythematosus), viral infections, and some types of cancer.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Olga Buzuverova Health cardiologist, therapist