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Can low neutrophils be increased?
I had a second confirmation of low neutrophil count within the last 12 months. While I am not quite a walking zombie yet, it could delay some of my medical decisions. Cancer screens have been benign so far. I've had this condition for about a year now. I do use a lot of antibiotics, creams & ointments in my self-care internally. Could this reduce production of of neutrophils because of other pathogen fighting sources? I'm a regular laxative user, as was my father and grandfather all with long late stage living. What specialists should I see?
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Lynn, certain medications may lead to a low white blood cell count because they can destroy white blood cells or damage the bone marrow. Antibiotics may sometimes cause an abnormal drop in neutrophils, a condition known as neutropenia.
Having neutropenia puts you at risk of have a compromised immune system with a lower ability to fight off infections.
With your low neutrophil count it’s really recommended you see a hematologist, who specializes in blood conditions and blood cancers. Having any changes in your blood results needs a followup.
Are your doctors aware of your routine use of “a lot antibiotics”? What types of antiboitics are you taking and why so many?
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2 ReactionsYou may want to see a hematologist/oncologist specialist. It may also be good to see a nutritionist/dietitian.
I’m not sure using antibiotics and laxatives on a regular basis is good for your body. Natural foods with fiber, drinking water and exercise would be better to keep you regular plus probiotics.
Good luck getting better and improving/strengthening your immune system.
https://darwynhealth.com/blood-disorders/type-of-blood-disorders/white-blood-cell-disorders/neutropenia/foods-to-boost-neutrophil-count-a-guide-for-neutropenia-patients/?lang=en