What disease is leukopenia?
Disease description:
My child had a cold, cough, and fever a few days ago. We went to have a blood test, and the results showed a reduced white blood cell count. Doctor, what diseases can cause a decrease in white blood cells?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Leukopenia may be associated with various diseases, including but not limited to:
1. Infectious diseases: such as pneumonia, tonsillitis, caused by viral or bacterial infections, which may lead to a decrease in white blood cell count.
2. Autoimmune diseases: such as systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, etc., where extensive destruction of white blood cells may occur due to inflammatory responses within the body.
3. Hematologic disorders: such as aplastic anemia, myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes, which may impair the production of white blood cells.
In addition, leukopenia may also be related to drug effects, bone marrow suppression after chemotherapy, hypersplenism, and other factors. A comprehensive evaluation combining the patient's specific symptoms and test results is necessary.
