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Originally Posted by markneil1212
so you know guys I was going for the weight loss surgery but for the past month and a half they have $1000 in blood test and can't figure out why my white blood cell count is around 12,000. Nothing crazy but they will not operating if it is not below what is allowed. Can any information of my head or neck cause that for now. Thanks
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Your white blood cells (WBC) are made up of different types: neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, monocytes and basophils. Knowing which types are elevated can sometimes help isolate the cause. Have there been any symptoms or signs of inter-current infection? What medication are you taking? Have there been night sweats or fever? Recent foreign travel? General feeling of unwellness? Would like to help but need more information. Acute stress can cause a transient rise in WBC but this would eventually fall back into a normal range.
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