What causes low WBC level?
Patient: Hello, I have been progressively getting sicker over the past 8 months since a rotator cuff injury where the subscapularis was full of toothpaste like calcium, supraspinatus has a 1 cm transverse tear in the centre & the bursa is full of fluid. 1 week ago I had a radionuclide bone scan show low grade active arthropathy in the glenohumeral joint. I have dizziness, fevers, nausea, pain in my hip and shoulder joints, achey all over at times, extreme tiredness, very foggy, can't focus well, red skin rash every now and then & flu like symptoms.  I have been tested for everything under the sun for my low WBC, recently I had a Short Synecthen Test and it came back negative for Addison's, my specialist thinks I may have CRPS & FM but they do not explain the low WBC, do you have any idea what it may be? Thank you :) Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.There are many cause of low WBC count. Most common cause is viral infection. Other causes are malaria, typhoid, drugs, certain inflammation etc.You should not worry much about that. Drink plenty of water and take a course of antibiotics if needed. Just repeat your total WBC count after a week. Continue your medication for rotator cuff injury.Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.Thanks for using health care magic.Wish you a very good health.