What happens if your white blood cell count is too low?

Everyone knows that the human body has its own immunity and can resist infection from some viruses and bacteria. The main role here is played by the white blood cells in our blood. Once they detect invading viruses and bacteria, they will eliminate them. It can be said that white blood cells protect the health of the human body like guards. Therefore, once the number of white blood cells is low, the body's resistance will be reduced. So in response to this situation, let's understand what will happen if the white blood cell count is too low.

The white blood cells in the following situations require attention, and intervention measures should be taken under the guidance of a doctor.

1. A severe decrease in white blood cell count requires emergency treatment. White blood cells are composed of granulocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, etc. The most common and main leukocytopenia generally refers to granulocytopenia. If the reduction is too obvious, the bacteria may spread rapidly when the body completely or basically loses its resistance, and may even enter the blood and cause sepsis, which is a serious threat to life.

2. Leukocytopenia with identifiable causes should be treated accordingly. There are generally three common causes of leukocytopenia: one is medication, such as taking antipyretic analgesics, sulfonamides, etc. If the leukocytopenia is too obvious, you should stop taking the medication or change the medication; the second is viral infection, such as influenza, viral infection, etc. At this time, on the one hand, you should actively carry out antiviral treatment, and on the other hand, you can take drugs to increase white blood cells as appropriate; the third is suffering from immune system diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, etc. At this time, the same intervention should be made, and drugs that can increase white blood cells should be selected.

3. Further diagnosis and treatment are required when there is a decrease in red blood cells and/or thrombocytopenia. When leukopenia occurs, if there are abnormal changes in the other two types of blood cells, red blood cells and platelets, the problem becomes more complicated and requires further examination first. The most common examination is a bone marrow examination to rule out other blood diseases before deciding on a treatment plan.

Commonly used drugs for increasing white blood cells in clinical practice include: vitamin B4, leucocytes, shark liver alcohol, coenzyme A, etc., which generally have no side effects. Patients can choose it at their discretion under the guidance of a doctor.