Leucopenia

What is Leucopenia?

Leukopenia is an abnormal reduction of circulating white blood cells, especially the granulocytes. The term leukopenia is often used interchangeably with neutropenia. It may result from reduced production of white blood cells or increased utilization and destruction, or both.

Symptoms

Many people with leukopenia have no symptoms. In severe cases, symptoms include infection, chills, fever above 100.4 degrees and sweating.

Complications

Fever and chills
Swelling and redness
Mouth sores
Red or white patches in your mouth
Sore throat
Severe cough or shortness of breath
Painful urination or pee that smells bad
Diarrhea

Causes

Autoimmune disorders
Infections
Medications
Cancer
Leukemia
Malnutrition
Bone marrow disorders
Hepatitis
HIV

Risk factors

Risk Factors

People may develop leukopenia because they have certain medical conditions, take certain medications or have malnutrition and/or don't get enough of certain vitamins. Medical conditions include: Bone marrow disorders: Multiple myeloma and aplastic anemia are examples of bone marrow disorders that cause leukopenia.

Prevention

You can't prevent leukopenia, but you can take action to prevent infections when your WBC count is low.

How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

A complete blood count (CBC) is one of the first tests that's used to help diagnose leukopenia. This test will inform your doctor about the levels of WBCs, red blood cells, and platelets in your blood. A CBC can show that your overall levels of WBCs are low.

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