Why are my WBCs and platelet count abnormal?
Patient: Hi, i've been nauseas everyday for over 3 months now and i vomit sometimes too. I went to the doctor and they did blood work and my WBC was low i think 35.5 and My doctor found 2 swollen lymph nodes on the left side of my neck and one in my grion so she put me on amoxicilin and nothing happened and i got blood work done again and my WBC was normal but my platelets were high and they said my swollen lymph nodes and my neusea were too different issues should i be worried about something serious like cancer? Doctor: Hello and welcome to HCM,WBC count of 35.5 is high and not low.High WBC count is commonly seen in cases of infection.High WBC count along with lymph node enlargement further potentates presence of infection.Thus, you need to consult your doctor to look for focus of infection.The enlarged lymph node also needs to be investigated.An aspiration cytology of the lymph node needs to be done wherein cells are aspirated with a needle, spread on slide and stained with appropriate stains.The stained cells are studied to know the site of origin and nature of the lesion.Thanks and take careDr Shailja P Wahal