Question
What is the matter with a low white blood cell count?
Answer
There are several reasons for a low white blood cell count: 1. Decreased white blood cell production; 2. Increased destruction of white blood cells; 3. Abnormal distribution of white blood cells. Since neutrophils make up a large proportion of white blood cells, most of the time when white blood cell counts are low, it is due to a decrease in neutrophils. Common causes include: 1. Certain infections, such as viral infections, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, etc.; 2. Chemical or physical factors, such as benzene, toluene, etc., drugs, ionizing radiation, etc.; 3. Hematological disorders; 4. Connective tissue diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus; 5. Hyperfunction of the spleen, etc. It is recommended that you consult a local hematology department for further examination.