How Can Decreased WBC Count Be Regulated?

Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2017

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Question : What can improve white blood cells. My husband has been consistently told, by his doctors, the he has low white count. What are the symptoms of this condition?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
White blood cell count may decrease with advancing age.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The white blood cell count usually decreases with advancing age.
Thus, the low white blood counts may be due to age of your husband.
For more details, you may post the blood report details.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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