Low lymphocyte count, high white blood cell count
Nov 08, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Feng
Introduction
In general, low lymphocyte count and high white blood cell count may be related to bacterial invasion, medication factors, measles, rheumatic fever, primary immunodeficiency diseases, and other factors. Patients are advised to seek medical attention and follow the doctor's instructions for treatment. In addition, this condition may also be associated with leukemia. It is recommended that patients actively cooperate with their doctors in treatment for a prompt recovery.
In general, low lymphocyte levels and high white blood cell counts may be related to bacterial invasion, medication factors, measles, rheumatic fever, primary immunodeficiency diseases, and other causes. Patients are advised to seek medical attention and follow their doctor's instructions for treatment. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Bacterial Invasion
When the body's immune function is weakened, it becomes highly susceptible to bacterial invasion. After these pathogens damage cells in the body, symptoms such as elevated white blood cells and reduced lymphocytes may occur. Under medical guidance, patients can use medications such as Penicillin V Potassium Tablets, Amoxicillin Capsules, or Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Capsules for treatment.
2. Medication Factors
Certain drugs, such as immunosuppressants, may affect immune system function, leading to decreased lymphocyte count and percentage, while total white blood cell count increases. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation and switch medications under a doctor’s supervision.
3. Measles
Measles is one of the common acute respiratory infectious diseases in children and is highly contagious. Outbreaks are likely in densely populated areas where vaccination coverage is low. Patients with measles may also exhibit the aforementioned blood abnormalities. Under medical guidance, patients can take medications such as Compound Zinc Propanolamine Granules, Ibuprofen Suspension, or Ribavirin Tablets for treatment.
4. Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever may cause abnormal immune system responses, thereby affecting the distribution and number of lymphocytes and white blood cells—leading to reduced lymphocytes and increased neutrophils—and resulting in the above-mentioned phenomena. Patients may follow medical advice to use medications such as Enteric-Coated Erythromycin Capsules, Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsules, or Risperidone Oral Solution for treatment.
5. Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases
Primary immunodeficiency diseases are a group of rare disorders associated with genetic factors, commonly occurring in infants and young children. These conditions often present with recurrent infections and pose a serious threat to life. Patients with such diseases may exhibit the aforementioned blood test abnormalities. Under medical guidance, patients can use medications such as Acyclovir Tablets, Ceftazidime for Injection, or Levamisole Hydrochloride Tablets for treatment.
In addition, these findings may also be associated with leukemia. Patients are advised to actively cooperate with their doctors in treatment to achieve early recovery.
