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What Does WBC Level Of 11.3 In A Blood Test Report Indicate?
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Thu, 4 Jun 2015
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Question : Had a blood test wbc is 11.3. Doc said it was a little high but when he looked at the details its nithibg to wory about. What that mean
Hello! It may be from a bacterial infection or use of steroids.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So should i be worried or will it resolve it self
Brief Answer:
Yes sir, it should self-resolve, absolutely nothing to worry about
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The normal range of WBC is: 4000 - 11000 cells (varies from one laboratory to another).
Your level either indicates the use of some medications or possibly a mild infection, which could be resolving. The WBC level is very mildly elevated and is very close to normal sir.
You have absolutely nothing to worry about, as it should resolve on its own. Especially if you do not have any symptoms, then your WBC level should normalize itself. I would recommend a repeat check on your levels within a week (5-7 days), and if they are normal then, you will be considered perfectly healthy as per laboratory values.
But if you have any infection symptoms, then depending on which infection it is, accordingly the medications will be required (e.g. antibiotics).
I hope this helps in clearing your doubts and putting your concerns to rest. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Yes sir, it should self-resolve, absolutely nothing to worry about
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The normal range of WBC is: 4000 - 11000 cells (varies from one laboratory to another).
Your level either indicates the use of some medications or possibly a mild infection, which could be resolving. The WBC level is very mildly elevated and is very close to normal sir.
You have absolutely nothing to worry about, as it should resolve on its own. Especially if you do not have any symptoms, then your WBC level should normalize itself. I would recommend a repeat check on your levels within a week (5-7 days), and if they are normal then, you will be considered perfectly healthy as per laboratory values.
But if you have any infection symptoms, then depending on which infection it is, accordingly the medications will be required (e.g. antibiotics).
I hope this helps in clearing your doubts and putting your concerns to rest. Please do not hesitate to write back to me for any further clarifications, I am always here to help.
Best wishes.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I dint think i have any symtoms i feel fine. I would
Brief Answer:
Great to know sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
If you feel fine and continue to feel healthy this entire coming week, then a repeat blood test at around the 7th day from today will help clear all concerns.
Please keep in touch and let me know what your repeat values are like.
Best wishes sir.
Great to know sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
If you feel fine and continue to feel healthy this entire coming week, then a repeat blood test at around the 7th day from today will help clear all concerns.
Please keep in touch and let me know what your repeat values are like.
Best wishes sir.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I been taking epsom salt baths for sore muscles i read epsom salt bath can raise it slightly. Could that be why mine was 11.3
Brief Answer:
I doubt this level can be reached with just epsom salt
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
Epsom salt baths can raise your levels only mildly and in most cases only a negligible amount, in most cases only by 0.2 or 0.3. If your levels were to be raised by epsom salts, then the level before the use of the epsom salts should have been about 11 or a little lesser, which is still not normal.
I doubt epsom salts would have caused such an elevation sir. :)
Best wishes.
I doubt this level can be reached with just epsom salt
Detailed Answer:
Hello once again sir.
Epsom salt baths can raise your levels only mildly and in most cases only a negligible amount, in most cases only by 0.2 or 0.3. If your levels were to be raised by epsom salts, then the level before the use of the epsom salts should have been about 11 or a little lesser, which is still not normal.
I doubt epsom salts would have caused such an elevation sir. :)
Best wishes.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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