Are granulocytes white blood cells?

May 25, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Zhang Heyang

Introduction

White blood cells include three types: granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Therefore, granulocytes are one type of white blood cell in the human body. Granulocytes include eosinophils, neutrophils, basophils, etc. Granulocytes play a role in phagocytic immunity and can also defend against invasion by external pathogens.

Generally speaking, granulocytes are a type of white blood cell. Specifically:

White blood cells include three types: granulocytes, monocytes, and lymphocytes. Therefore, granulocytes are one of the main types of white blood cells in the human body. Granulocytes include eosinophils, neutrophils, and basophils. Granulocytes play an important role in phagocytic immunity and help defend the body against invasion by external pathogens. When bacterial infection occurs, granulocyte levels usually increase, providing effective protection for the body. However, granulocytes are prone to conditions such as granulocytopenia. In such cases, patients may follow medical advice to use medications like levofloxacin lactate dispersible tablets or recombinant human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor injection.

Patients should pay attention to oral hygiene and maintain good habits such as brushing teeth every morning and evening and rinsing the mouth after meals. They should ensure indoor air circulation, open windows for ventilation when air quality is good, keep warm, and avoid catching a cold.

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Elevated white blood cells and granulocytes in pregnant women

Elevated white blood cells and granulocytes in pregnant women may result from physiological causes such as hormonal abnormalities, or pathological conditions such as trauma, acute appendicitis, and leukemia. These conditions can be managed through daily care and appropriate medication. In addition to the relatively common causes mentioned above, other potential diseases include uremia and diabetic ketoacidosis.

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What does it mean when neutrophil segmented granulocytes are elevated and lymphocytes are low, and what should be done?

In most cases, elevated neutrophil segmented granulocytes along with low lymphocytes may be caused by physiological factors, or pathological conditions such as acute poisoning or leukemia. Patients may require treatment through daily care and taking appropriate medications. Other possible causes include pneumonia, acute myocardial infarction, extensive burns, and bacterial infections.

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Elevated neutrophils in the blood test

In general, an elevated neutrophil count may be caused by physiological factors such as intense physical exercise, or by pathological conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. After strenuous exercise, body temperature rises and excessive sweating occurs, leading to blood concentration and consequently increased neutrophil levels. This is a normal phenomenon and does not require specific treatment.

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What are the effects of human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor?

Human cell stimulating factor likely refers to human granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), which primarily acts on granulocytes in the hematopoietic system, promoting the production and function of granulocytes. Generally, the effects of human cell stimulating factor include promoting granulocyte production, enhancing granulocyte function, and shortening the recovery time of granulocytes. In addition, it also helps facilitate stem cell collection and reduce the incidence of infections.