Question
What is the cause of a low white blood cell count? Patients who have this condition for a long time are worried about potential serious consequences and request medical advice.
Answer
A low white blood cell count can be caused by various factors, including infections, decreased bone marrow hematopoietic function, autoimmune diseases, hepatitis, and hyperplasia of the spleen. It is recommended to undergo a bone marrow biopsy to determine the cause. If the white blood cell count does not continue to decline or show a more severe trend, it may not require special treatment. In addition, regular exercise can be beneficial for increasing white blood cell counts. In daily life, it is also important to avoid factors that can lead to a decrease in white blood cells.