Question
A 50-year-old male has had low white blood cell counts for nearly two years, with mood disturbances. He has been treated at the People’s Hospital of Zoucheng City, but has no history of allergies and no family history of hereditary diseases. He hopes to be referred to a larger hospital for further treatment.
Answer
Low white blood cell counts can be caused by a variety of factors, including viral and bacterial infections, blood diseases, autoimmune diseases, liver cirrhosis, chemical exposure, radiation, and medications. Sometimes, the specific cause cannot be determined. Generally, mild low white blood cell counts do not cause physical effects. Regular blood tests should be conducted to monitor white blood cell changes. As long as they do not continue to decline, there is no cause for concern.