High white blood count

[Murphy134]

Hi anyone suffer a high white blood count mine is either between 13,000 and 18,000 norm being between 3,000 and 11,000

With high lymphocytes and high neutrophils I have been to see a haematologist and was told that after looking through my bloods for the last 6 years this seems normal for me.

Just wondering if anyone has any knowledge on it please

[sos007 Ambassador]

Divide your Neutrophil value by your Lymphocyte value to come up with a ratio. If the number (ratio) exceeds 1.5, then you may have internal inflammation that can lead to coronary artery disease, among other things.

hindawi.com/journals/iji/20...

In general, elevated white blood cell counts imply your body is fighting off infection. It could be minor, or it could be major. The fact that yours has been elevated over the past 6 years on a consistent basis does not necessarily mean that is acceptable.

I would ask for a referral to a specialist.

[Murphy134 in reply to sos007]

I have been to see a heamatologist and he didn't seem concerned said smoking can raise it and the fact it has been Like this for 5/6 years it's normal for me so not sure

[Murphy134 in reply to sos007]

I have been to see a specialist a heamotologist who said it's normal for me

[Murphy134]

I had high cholesterol but am on statins now and it's within normal range

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If you are a smoker, stop smoking. It you need help, get help with this objective. The risks of smoking are well documented.

If you are overweight - begin to modify your lifestyle and diet to lose weight.

If you want to know how - read my earlier post:

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There is no substitute for a healthy lifestyle and diet.

Best of luck!

[Murphy134 in reply to sos007]

Could smoking be the cause of elevated white blood

[sos007 Ambassador in reply to Murphy134]

Elevated white blood cell count is usually an indication that your body is fighting an illness. An inflammatory state could very well be caused by smoking, but it could be the first sign of a serious illness.

It could also be a reaction to medications or an early indicator of cancer or other serious diseases. Smoking causes cancer and accelerates the process of heart disease.

Go to the doctor and ask for help to quit smoking. If you don't, it will eventually kill you.

[Murphy134]

Ok my doctor does not seem concerned about it said it's been like this for 6 years I do have high cholesterol but it's in its way down it was 8.8 now it's 6.1