Can leukopenia cause fever?

Endocrinology

2min 27sec

What to eat to quickly recover from leukopenia?

There are mainly three reasons for leukopenia: the first is the impaired production of white blood cells, the second is the excessive destruction of white blood cells, and the third is the redistribution of white blood cells. Therefore, for leukopenia, the main approach is etiological treatment. If leukopenia is suspected to be caused by certain drugs or other pathogenic factors, generally, stopping the use of these drugs and avoiding contact can lead to the recovery of white blood cells to normal levels. For this kind of secondary decrease of white blood cells, we usually treat the primary disease. Once the symptoms of the primary disease are alleviated and controlled, the white blood cell count can return to normal without the need for additional medication. Moreover, the greatest risk of leukopenia is the fear of infection, but mildly reduced patients generally do not require special treatment. However, as the severity of leukopenia increases, the risk of infection increases, and at this point, some preventative measures against infection can be taken. Particularly for patients with neutropenia who are highly susceptible to severe infections, sterile isolation may be employed, and the specific sites and types of infections identified. This allows for the use of sensitive antibiotics; for viral infections, antiviral drugs can be administered. Additionally, broad-spectrum antibiotics capable of covering both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria can be used. Furthermore, while preventing infection, it is also important to promote the production of granulocytes. This typically requires ruling out serious hematologic diseases before using medications that promote white blood cell production, such as B vitamins and squalene. However, these treatments are only symptomatic. The primary focus should still be on correcting the underlying cause to maintain white blood cells within a normal range. (Please consult a doctor before using any medication and do not self-medicate.)

Written by Liu Lei

Endocrinology

1min 24sec

What causes leukopenia?

Leukopenia mainly has the following three causes: 1) Drugs; 2) Infections; 3) Diseases that cause disturbances in white blood cell production. Drugs primarily include antibiotics such as sulfonamide antibiotics and penicillin; anti-tuberculosis drugs like rifampicin and isoniazid; anti-thyroid drugs such as methimazole and propylthiouracil; antipyretic analgesics like aminopyrine, indomethacin, and ibuprofen; and antihistamines such as diphenhydramine. Additionally, most chemotherapy drugs can cause a decrease in white blood cells. Viral infections can lead to a decrease in white blood cells or severe bacterial infections, such as sepsis and septicemia, along with some chronic infections. Diseases that cause disturbances in the production of white blood cells mainly refer to certain hematological diseases, such as aplastic anemia or malignant tumors that invade the bone marrow and affect hematopoiesis. Furthermore, there are some less common causes of leukopenia, such as familial inheritance and granulocyte distribution disorders.

Written by Tang Zhuo

Endocrinology

54sec

What causes leukopenia?

When the white blood cell count in the surrounding blood continuously remains below 4.0*10^9/L, we call this condition leukopenia. Typical symptoms of leukopenia include dizziness, fatigue, limb soreness, reduced appetite, and listlessness, although some patients may not exhibit any obvious clinical symptoms. The causes of leukopenia are very complex and can be classified into two main categories: primary and secondary. Primary leukopenia refers to cases where the cause is unknown, while secondary leukopenia refers to cases potentially caused by acute infections or physical and chemical factors, or diseases of the hematopoietic system, connective tissue diseases, allergic diseases, or genetic diseases, all of which may lead to a reduction in white blood cells.

Written by Yang Li

Endocrinology

45sec

Can leukopenia cause fever?

Leukopenia can lead to fever. White blood cells are the guardians of the human body, protecting it against external invasions such as infections. When white blood cells are decreased, the patient's resistance to infections can be significantly reduced, making them particularly susceptible to infections. This can lead to fever, as often seen in hematological patients with leukopenia who frequently experience fevers due to their chronic infection states. Therefore, when leukopenia is accompanied by fever, it is advisable to seek hospital treatment as soon as possible, as proactive infection management is crucial.

Written by Yang Li

Endocrinology

57sec

Why does pneumonia cause a decrease in white blood cells?

When the severity of pneumonia is very severe, there can also be a decrease in white blood cells, which often suggests a higher possibility of severe pneumonia. Additionally, another scenario is viral pneumonia, where a decrease in white blood cells can also occur due to viral infections. Furthermore, there are special cases of infection, such as tuberculosis or infections caused by Mycoplasma or Chlamydia, where the use of anti-infection medications might also lead to a decrease in white blood cells. Another situation is when a patient inherently has a low white blood cell count, leading to weakened immunity and subsequently contracting pneumonia. In such cases, white blood cell counts might also not be high. Hence, severe bacterial pneumonia and decreases in white blood cells are relatively common in viral infections.

Can leukopenia cause fever?

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