{"id":177466,"date":"2023-05-19T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=177466"},"modified":"2026-05-25T12:38:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T12:38:45","slug":"diagnostic-what-is-a-dangerous-white-blood-cell-count-how-to-increase-white-blood-cells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/diagnostic-what-is-a-dangerous-white-blood-cell-count-how-to-increase-white-blood-cells\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Dangerous White Blood Cell Count and How to Increase White Blood Cells?<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>
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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
What Is a Dangerous White Blood Cell Count?<\/a><\/li>
Dangers and Risks Associated With a Low White Blood Cell Count<\/a><\/li>
Causes of a Low WBC Count<\/a><\/li>
How to Increase WBC Count?<\/a><\/li>
Dietary Changes That Can Boost WBC Production<\/a><\/li>
Supplements and Natural Remedies to Increase WBCs<\/a><\/li>
Medical Treatments to Increase WBCs<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
White blood cells (WBCs), which are a type of blood cells are an essential part of our immune system and play a critical role in protecting the body against infection, illness, and disease. However, an abnormally high number of white blood cells in the bloodstream can indicate an underlying medical condition that requires urgent attention. So, whether you\u2019re a medical professional or just eager to learn more, join us for an in-depth look at WBCs, their importance, normal range, dangerous levels, low WBC count and medical treatment for low WBC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Did you know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For every increase of 1,000 cells\/mm3 in white blood cell count, the risk for diabetes increases by 7.6%. source: PMC3554323<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Low-normal white blood cell count (<5,400 cells\/mm3) may protect against diabetes even in the presence of risk factors like overweight, family history, or elevated triglyceride levels. source: PMC3554323<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Age and white blood cell count also contribute to the variation in diabetes risk prediction models. source: PMC3554323<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>What Is a Dangerous White Blood Cell Count?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The WBCs value includes the sum total of the subtypes of white blood cells which include eosinophils, neutrophils, lymphocytes, atypical leucocytes and monocytes. The normal range for WBCs for different age groups is as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Newborn: 13-38 x10^{9<\/sup>\/L<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Birth-2 weeks: 5-20 x10^{9<\/sup>\/L<\/li>\n\n\n\n}
Adult: 4.5-11 x10^{9<\/sup>\/L<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
A WBC count lower than the given range is leukopenia and higher than the range is called leukocytosis. Either is dangerous and requires an immediate medical opinion.\u00a0After ordering a complete blood test<\/strong><\/a> profile, your doctor<\/strong><\/a> will diagnose leukocytosis or leukopenia and determine the need for further evaluation and tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In case of an abnormal laboratory value, your doctor will do a physical examination and take a detailed history to ascertain\/identify the possible cause of an abnormal WBC count. Depending on the signs and symptoms, the need for hematology\/oncology consultation, genetic testing will be evaluated1<\/a>,2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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White blood cells (WBCs) are crucial for maintaining your body\u2019s health. They guard it against outside contaminants and stop infection. But did you know that even the excess WBCs might also cause a big problem? Leukocytosis refers to a condition in which there are more white blood cells than usual. Studies 14<\/a><\/sup> have revealed that while WBCs counts often rise as they perform their duties, there are certain additional circumstances in which they could do so, such as women who are pregnant may have somewhat higher number of WBCs.<\/p>\nDr. Smita Barode, B.A.M.S, M.S.<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>
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