Question
The doctor said my white blood cell count is low, only 4.5, and I cannot undergo male surgery and need to wait for a re-examination. Could a low white blood cell count be leukemia?
Answer
A simple decrease in white blood cell count does not necessarily mean leukemia. This condition may be related to conditions such as typhoid fever, paratyphoid fever, malaria, aplastic anemia, acute granulocytopenia, hyperplasia of the spleen, X-ray radiation exposure, and the use of certain anticancer drugs. Leukemia is a malignant clonal disease caused by genetic mutations in bone marrow and blood cells, which lead to the loss of normal cell function and abnormal proliferation. If leukemia is suspected, it is recommended to consult a doctor and undergo appropriate examinations to confirm the diagnosis. Do you have any other questions?