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Low WBC and Neutrophils
Hello, I have low WBC 3600, Neutrophils 1300, I have been taking zinc supplements of 30mg of and on for one year, could this be the cause? No other symptoms are present, does this put me at risk of viral infections?
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I understood your concern
I will need some more details to guide you properly.
Kindly consult.
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Reason for taking zinc supplement
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repeat Blood investigation
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Repeat the Wbc count
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Your WBC Count is not very low.
I think the lower limit is 4000.
I can say that it is better to have a low WBC count rather than a high WBC count. Low WBC count will improve itself very soon.
So all you need is to repeat your CBC count after one month.
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u are having low anc, increased risk of infection
consult me on practo.
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Can help you with the next course of action and plan.Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Bisweswar Das
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Bhubaneswar
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