What are the possible discomforts associated with high blood counts?
Disease description:
Dad went for a checkup and found his blood profile elevated, but he said he didn't feel any discomfort. What discomforts can an elevated blood profile cause?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Elevated blood profile, which refers to a white blood cell count higher than the normal range, is usually caused by inflammatory stimulation and may lead to various discomfort symptoms. These symptoms vary depending on the site and severity of infection, but generally include the following aspects:
1. Gastrointestinal symptoms: Patients may experience nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and other discomforts. In severe cases, there may be mucus or bloody stools and even tenesmus. These symptoms are commonly seen in gastrointestinal infections.
2. Urinary system symptoms: Patients may experience frequent urination, painful urination, or difficulty in urination, sometimes accompanied by hematuria (blood in the urine). These symptoms suggest a possible urinary tract infection.
3. Respiratory system symptoms: Patients may develop coughing, sputum production, and shortness of breath. Some patients may also have fever; in severe cases, high fever, fatigue, general malaise, and dyspnea (labored breathing) may occur. These symptoms are commonly associated with respiratory infections.
4. In addition, elevated blood profile may also be accompanied by other symptoms. For example, patients with appendicitis may experience abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms; patients with leukemia may present with anemia, gum bleeding, and skin or mucosal bleeding.
Therefore, when an elevated blood profile is detected, timely medical consultation is necessary to determine the underlying cause and initiate appropriate treatment.
