White blood count low. History of miscarriage, DNC , bacterial infection in uterus. Causes of abdominal pain, weight gain?
Patient: Drs said my white blood cell count is very low and I've had abdominal pain and rapid weight gain. What could possibly cause this? (Background: found out I was pregnant in September-gained weight extremely fast and at 6 weeks looked about 6 months pregnant, but had lost the baby. Had DNC and due to unsterile equipment got a terrible bacterial infection in my uterus. Took antibiotics and was told all is ok. But still have pain and keep gaining weight.) Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM,  A low WBC count is a predisposing factor for infections. I guess you have taken appropriate antibiotics for the uterine infection. Persistence of abdominal/ pelvic pain suggests a pelvic inflammatory infection. You need to visit your gynecologist for some investigations to look for evidence of pelvic inflammatory disease. A pelvic ultrasound may be required. An endometrial curettings and/ or biopsy may also be needed. Weight gain is unrelated to the infection. You need to check out your diet and take regular exercise for that.  Thanks and take care. Dr Shailja P Wahal