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My CBC test came back showing the Lymphs, Absolute is low. Meaning?
Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: May 22, 2022 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
Hi @ames, Antibiotics by themselves have no effect on lymphocytes but the underlying infection that required the antibiotics treatment could cause your lymphocytes to be lower. It’s not unusual for the blood numbers to fluctuate when recovering from an illness.
A low level of lymphocytes in the blood can be caused by various factors. For example, nutrient deficiencies, stress, and fasting can all cause your lymphocyte count to drop. If there’s a significant drop then your doctor might look for another cause such as viral infection, autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, or certain cancers.
At 1.1 you’re just under the low norm so it’s not alarming. Was there a specific reason your doctor ordered the CBC? Have you had a chat with your doctor since you received your blood results?
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