Feb 4, 2011 · Before you start investigating the cause of a low white blood cell count, though, it's important to discuss with your doctor what your test results mean Different laboratories classify low white blood cell counts differently. Generally, a count lower than 3,500 white blood cells per microliter of blood is considered a low white blood cell count.

Jun 28, 2019 · In some cases, no cause can be found for persistently low white blood cell counts — a condition known as “chronic idiopathic neutropenia.” Talk to your health care provider about what your low white blood cell count might mean. You may need additional tests or procedures to uncover the cause.

Dec 2, 2014 · The list of other possible causes for a drop in a person’s white blood cell count is long. Autoimmune disorders, congenital disorders that affect the way bone marrow works, disorders of the spleen, certain infectious diseases, cancer and parasitic diseases, among others, can all lead to low white blood cell counts.

Jan 29, 2024 · Blood tests are commonly used to help not only monitor one's health but also to diagnose conditions. A blood sample can reveal a lot about a person's health. One of the most frequently ordered tests is a CBC, or complete blood cell count, which tells you the different cells that are in your blood, how many they are, and whether they're abnormal or normal. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute

Jul 3, 2022 · A normal platelet count typically ranges from 150–450 cells per nanoliter of blood. Like you, most patients with a high platelet count do not have any symptoms, and the high count is found unexpectedly on routine blood work.

Jun 11, 2024 · Millions of men live with a testosterone deficiency. If left unchecked, this treatable condition may contribute to serious health problems like osteoporosis and lowered red blood cell production. During National Men's Health Week — June 10–16 — Dr. Gregory Broderick, a Mayo Clinic urologist, encourages men with symptoms of low testosterone to speak with their healthcare team. Watch: The ...

Sep 17, 2016 · While acute bacterial prostatitis usually can be treated with a four- to six-week course of antibiotics, chronic bacterial prostatitis is often more resistant to antibiotics and can take six to 12 weeks before the infection is cured. In some cases, a daily low-dose antibiotic may be needed indefinitely.

Feb 20, 2018 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 1-year-old has neutropenia, and his neutrophil count is very low (310). He often gets infections, and his neutrophil count goes even lower when he’s on antibiotics. What are our options at this point to get him healthy? ANSWER: Neutropenia is a condition in which a person has too few neutrophils. Neutrophils […]

Jul 2, 2010 · Answer: Your platelet level is a bit lower than normal range, but not low enough to prevent prostate cancer surgery. Platelets, also called thrombocytes, are blood cell fragments that are crucial for blood clotting.

Jan 7, 2014 · But a recent study at Mayo Clinic, published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, indicates that certain types of fractures may have implications for a child's long-term bone health. The study found evidence that children and adolescents whose forearm fractures occurred due to mild trauma had lower bone strength compared to other children. Lower bone strength may predispose children to ...