My son went to dr today-White blood count 19K-Put on antibiotics-CAT scan okay-Urine test ok-Ideas?
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How old is your son? (Could be "mono" if he's a teenager). Did they do any throat/NP cultures? Any respiratory symptoms? What was the differential cell count? This time of year (depending on where you live) respiratory viruses get started. If it is a virus, antibiotics won't help. If it's something like strep throat or "walking pneumonia" then antibiotics will kick it pretty quickly. Could also be a secondary bacterial infection following a viral infection. Just make sure he takes the whole course of the antibiotics - failure to do so is one of the leading causes of antibiotic resistant bacteria. Good luck!!
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Possible UTI (urinary tract infection)?\n\nShould get the chest pain checked out :-)
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they are testing for certain drugs.  it sounds as if your son may have watered it down.  you may not know everything that he is doing.  i know my parents didn't.  best thing is to let it go.  your son may not be telling the whole truth in this situation, open your mind up to that.
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They would do a chest xray for TB and most probably will draw some blood for testing against HIV, Rubella, and other stuff. If you have all your medical records regarding shots that he took as a kid it might help.
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Your son is ill and no one, not even a doctor, can diagnose him without an examination and/or testing.  Please ger him to a doctor asap.  You've already let him suffer a high fever for 2 days and he hasn't gotten better.  That means that medical intervention is required.  Now please call your doctor!
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Possible urinary tract infection or prostate problem.
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Please, don't put your child's health in the hands of an amateur forum. Respect your child's mind and body. Consult your doctor. (I am a physician myself and this is the best advice I can possibly give you.)
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this is high enough to go and see a doctor and get his blood sugar tested also.....\ndon't undermine this,go to a doctor,pleaaaase
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Especially if you are male, you need to see a doctor right away. My uncle, who felt just fine, suddenly had blood &, as he described it - "ickies & other matter", in his urine which quickly resulted in him not being able to go at all. Turned out he had advanced renal (kidney) cancer & was totally unaware of it. Please don't put off seeing the doctor, even if you find out it isn't something quite as horrible because I'd hate to think of anyone having to go through the mess he's just been through. And, before you think, "No, that couldn't be it;" stop to think of the fact that you aren't supposed to get blood & stones in your urine. Call for an appointment today, even if you have to visit a free clinic.\n\nGood luck!
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You need a urine test at the doctors - go now
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He needs to see his doctor TODAY
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I can only find information regarding negative reactions to probiotics affecting kidneys. This obviously doesn't mean that it does not happen, but if this was a common problem, there would be more research and information on it. \nWhen you went to see the doctors, did they agree with you that it was the probiotics that were causing your problems? Did they do other tests to rule out other kidney problems? If your doctor did not help, maybe you could get a second opinion or ask a kidney specialist?\nSorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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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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Urinary tract infection.  Go see a doctor.
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Well, it sounds like you have been in touch with a doctor at some point to know that there is a low white blood count.  I would continue to speak to the doctor or doctors until you find what is wrong.  Good luck.
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urinary tract infection?
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I would ask to have him tested for Celiac Disease. It is a blood\ntest. Celiac disease is another term for Gluten intolerance and\nmore prevalent in children. I am not saying he definitely has it (that's why we got to doctors), but it is something that doctors\ndon't always consider