Can antibiotics cause low white blood cells?
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As a general rule, antibiotics do not cause a decrease of white blood cells (WBCs).  WBCs are one of the main ways the body fights infection.  Because your son had a recent illness the WBC count most likely increased during that period in order to fight his infection.  If his blood count had been tested during the infection, it is likely the WBCs would have been high.  Following his illness, after the body did its job (with the help of the antibiotics)  one would expect the WBC count to be low while they are replenished to a normal level.    I have been an Emergency Room R.N for 13 years, and this is a frequent topic of teaching I have with my patients.
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White blood cells increase when there is an infection.  WBC;s are responsible for stopping virus's and infections and thats why they increase when there is an infection.  A low blood count can also be numerous diseases.  The technical term for Low WBC is Leukopenia, which means lack of WBC's.  With a low WBC, you have a greater risk of infection due to a compromised immune system and you should see a doctor and have more tests to find out why you have a low WBC.
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White blood cells increase when an infection attacks the body. If you eat raw foods there is no rise in white blood cells. When you eat cooked foods there is a rise in white blood cells so something in cooked foods atttacks the body.\n\nI guess you are talking about abnormally low white cell count (leukopenia). This guy had such a low number of them, the doctors figured his immune system was shot and his body was shutting down. It tells how he cured it. It is the first story on this webpage. Click on "home page" about more on cooked foods increasing white blood cell count higher than normal.\n\nhttp://phifoundation.org/heal.html
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(m)\n\nCancer-related causes of low blood cell counts include:\n\nChemotherapy. Certain chemotherapy drugs can damage your bone marrow — the spongy material found in your bones. Your bone marrow makes blood cells. When it's damaged, your bone marrow doesn't produce as many blood cells and your blood counts drop. Your doctor can tell you whether your specific chemotherapy treatment and dose will put you at risk of low blood cell counts. \nRadiation therapy. If you receive radiation therapy to large areas of your body and especially to the large bones that contain the most bone marrow, such as your pelvis, legs and torso, you might experience low levels of red and white blood cells. Radiation therapy is less likely to have a significant effect on your platelet count. Radiation combined with chemotherapy increases your risk of low blood cell counts. \nCancers of the blood and bone marrow. Blood and bone marrow cancers, such as leukemia, attack different parts of your bone marrow. The cancerous cells can displace other cells in your bone marrow, making it difficult for your bone marrow to produce the blood cells your body needs. \nCancers that spread (metastasize). Cancer cells that break off from a tumor can spread to other parts of your body, including your bone marrow. Some examples of cancers that could spread to your bone marrow include breast cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer. This is an unusual cause of low blood counts.
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A slightly elevated amount of white cells (not red) in your blood. This might be due to an infection.
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Your Lymphocyte count is on the high side and the neutrophil and Total white blood cell count is on the low side.  It shows you are having some chronic infection, Lympho proliferative disorders,  drug reaction, etc, etc.   You have not mentioned about the  Eosinophils. Nor the ESR  and Hb. taken. So consult the Physician
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The answer is yes...you should be treated. Even if you do not have symptoms (such as increased frequency of urination, pain while urinating or cloudy urine), the presence of WBC and a significant bacterial growth found in your urine are reasons enough to get you started on antibiotics. \n\nGet your doctor's opinion on the best antibiotic for you :)
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Leukocyte or white blood cell count just lets the doctor know there is an infection.  And there are many internal infections that can cause elevated WBC's.  But, elevated WBC's do not cause infection...it just says there is one somewhere.\n\nThe other symptoms you present will lead your doctor into knowing where the infection is and what antibiotic to treat it with.
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Certain antibiotics will bind to the calcium in the dairy rather than be absorbed and used by your system.  This is the reason for the warning on the label to avoid dairy while taking the med
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about 1 white blood cell per 500 red blood cells
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Some antibiotics you can take and have no effect. It just depends on what it is. If you're worried, call your doctor or even your pharmacist and ask them.
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A high white cell count could be due to an infection,
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No, antibiotics do not work on Viral infections.  Maybe the Dr. is concerned about a secondary infection of some sort.  Call his office and ask them.
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It is part of the white blood cells I believe.
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Any person with a low white blood cell count, child or not, indicates there is an infection somewhere.
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yes, alcohol basically cancels out the effect of antibiotics while you are on them but once you are thru with them it is ok to get sh**faced.\n\n-Doc-
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Sepsis (or blood infection) is a condition in which your body is fighting a severe infection. If you become "septic," you will likely be in a state of low blood pressure termed "shock." This condition can develop either as a result of your body’s own defense system or from toxic substances made by the infecting agent (such as a bacteria, virus, or fungus).\n\n    * People at risk\n\n          o People whose immune systems (the body’s defense against microbes) are not functioning well because of an illness, such as cancer or AIDS, are more prone to have sepsis.\n\n          o Because their immune systems are not completely developed, very young babies may get sepsis if they become infected and are not treated in a timely manner. Often, if they develop signs of an infection such as fever, infants have to receive antibiotics and be admitted to the hospital.\n\n          o The elderly population, especially those with other medical illnesses such as diabetes, may be at increased risk as well.\n\nMany different microbes can cause sepsis. Although bacteria are most commonly the cause, viruses and fungi can also cause sepsis. Infections in the lungs (pneumonia), bladder and kidneys (urinary tract infections), skin (cellulitis), abdomen (such as appendicitis), and other organs (such as meningitis) can spread and lead to sepsis. Infections that develop after surgery can also lead to sepsis.\n\nSepsis Symptoms\n\n    * If you have sepsis, often you will have fever. Sometimes, though, the body temperature may be normal or even low.\n\n    * You may also have chills and severe shaking.\n\n    * Your heart may be beating very fast and your breathing rapid.\n\n    * Confusion, disorientation, and agitation may be seen as well as dizziness and decreased urination.\n\n    * Some people who have sepsis develop a rash on their skin. The rash may be a reddish discoloration or small dark red dots throughout the body.\n\n    * You may also develop pain in the joints at your wrists, elbows, back, hips, knees, and ankles.