Question
Over the past month, the patient has experienced recurrent episodes of fever. After treatment, there was a brief recovery, but the fever symptoms appeared again soon afterward. Blood tests show an elevated white blood cell count accompanied by mild anemia. Doctor, what could be the cause of this, and how should treatment be conducted?
Answer
The causes of elevated white blood cell counts can be categorized into physiological and pathological types. Physiological reasons include intense exercise, eating, showering, or physical labor, during which white blood cell counts may temporarily increase but usually return to normal quickly once the influencing factors are removed. Pathological leukocytosis is often associated with regional inflammation, infection, or blood disorders. For physiological leukocytosis, there is no need for excessive concern. It is recommended to drink more warm water, pay attention to rest, and adjust the lifestyle. However, if it is pathological leukocytosis, active treatment of the primary lesion should be sought to control inflammation or infection and appropriate medical intervention should be carried out for blood disorders.