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White Cell Count High, Unwell With Tiredness, Exhausted, Severe Head Cold. What Could It Indicate ?

Hi. My husband has been asked to have another blood test in 2 weeks as his white cell count is too high. He is currently unwell with tiredness and exhaustion as well as having a severe head cold that is not dissapating quickly. He also had his stomach removed in 2000 due to an ulcerated condition that became cancerous. He is generally a very fit person and goes road biking twice weekly with the local bikers group. My query is what could this high white cell indicate?
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
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Hello high white cell count indicate infection some where in the body. The causes of infection could be bacterial, protozoan etc. Other causes disorders of bone marrow like leukaemia. I will advise you to consult physician and seek his opinion. Get well soon, don't worry.
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White Cell Count High, Unwell With Tiredness, Exhausted, Severe Head Cold. What Could It Indicate ?

Hello high white cell count indicate infection some where in the body. The causes of infection could be bacterial, protozoan etc. Other causes disorders of bone marrow like leukaemia. I will advise you to consult physician and seek his opinion. Get well soon, don t worry.