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What Does Increase In Lymphocytes Indicate?

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Question : my blood testshows that my neutrophils are low41.1 and my lymphocytes are high 48.0 my absolute lymphs are 3.7. I am a 62 year old female.What advice can you give to me. thank you XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Jyothi B L (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Routine normal variation - Nothing significant.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.

Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

1. The normal range of neutrophils is between 40-70%, while that of lymphocytes is between 20-40%.

2. At present, mild increase in lymphocytes is seen, which has in turn affected neutrophil count to be less.

3. Co-existing factors like joint pain or any chronic disease or inflammation are common causes. Nothing significant to be worried. Only if the count crosses 80-90%, then only, its worrisome. Until, then mild variation on a day to day basis is always seen.

Not to worry. Continue with good hydration and nutrition.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.

Dr. Jyothi BL
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What Does Increase In Lymphocytes Indicate?

Brief Answer: Routine normal variation - Nothing significant. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX Thanks for asking. I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: 1. The normal range of neutrophils is between 40-70%, while that of lymphocytes is between 20-40%. 2. At present, mild increase in lymphocytes is seen, which has in turn affected neutrophil count to be less. 3. Co-existing factors like joint pain or any chronic disease or inflammation are common causes. Nothing significant to be worried. Only if the count crosses 80-90%, then only, its worrisome. Until, then mild variation on a day to day basis is always seen. Not to worry. Continue with good hydration and nutrition. Hope it helps. Any further queries, here to help again. Dr. Jyothi BL