Leukocytosis in the blood: a symptom of a disease?

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Leucocytosis in the blood is a cause for concern or a sign of an active lifestyle? You can never be sure until the end. In any case, this is another reason to check the state of his health.

Leukocytes, or white blood cells – the main defenders of the body against external and internal pathogenic substances, agents and organisms. And yet they implement the standard in the body of pathophysiological processes (inflammation, Allergy, etc.). The level of leukocytes in the blood are judged on the condition of the body.leukocytosis in the blood

The limit of their content in peripheral blood (detected by conventional analysis of “finger”) is the name of "leukocytosis”. Usually for an adult the normal level is 9-11х109/L. anything above that – this is leukocytosis in the blood.

Living organism is a dynamic system, all parameters of which are constantly changing. Similarly, there are daily fluctuations in the level of leucocytes. The so-called physiological leukocytosis in the blood should not cause alarm. Enough to overheat (in the sauna, on the beach, on the Sunny street or in the hot shop) or intense workout – and will be increased leukocytosis in the blood. Smoking, rich food, or emotional stress also cause an increase in the number of white cells. For pregnant women (especially in the second and third trimesters) leukocytosis – rate.

leukocytosis in the blood causesTo resolve all the above factors General analysis of blood pass in the special conditions (in the morning, fasting, etc.). But if there is a constant leucocytosis in the blood, the causes can be much more serious. In principle, virtually any disease the body responds with increased production of its defenders-the white blood cells. This is especially true for any of inflammation, such as bronchitis, pneumonia (generally infectious disease of the respiratory tract), otitis, bacterial infections of the gastrointestinal tract (including appendicitis, cholecystitis) and urogenital system (glomerulo - or pyelonephritis). Especially high numbers reaches leukocytosis in the blood in pyogenic infections of any location.

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The natural defenders of the body increases after blood loss, trauma or burns, and after surgery or blood transfusion. Leukocytosis – companion viral infections (including the most commonly infectious mononucleosis caused by the Epstein-Barr), rheumatic diseases (arthritis).

In certain diseases selectively increases the number of certain types of leukocytes. For example, in lesions of the body of any parasites increases the number of eosinophils.

high leukocytosis in the bloodLeukocytosis in the blood may indicate cancer, and to accompany such acute life-threatening condition like a heart attack. But the most dangerous situation is the reaction of the blood at an extremely malignant disease of the hematopoietic system-leukemia.

It is Important to remember that the leukocytosis is not a disease. He is only one of the indicators that should be assessed comprehensively. If leukocytosis in the blood was found by chance, it was undoubtedly necessary to consult a doctor to determine its cause.


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