What happens if your white and red blood cells are too high?
If both your white blood cells and red blood cells are too high then you may be suffering from an undiagnosed medical condition.
Last updated on 10 May 2023
Total leucocyte count (TLC) or white blood cell count measures the number of leucocytes in the body. The differential leucocyte count (DLC) measures the percentage of each type of WBC present in the blood. A differential count also can detect immature WBCs and abnormalities
A high hemoglobin count and red blood cell count occurs when you are living in high altitudes or you smoke. To compensate oxygen carrying capacity the body naturally increases the hemoglobin levels so that oxygen is supplied sufficiently in the body.
A positive result of full blood count means that you may have unsually high or low blood cells. This may indicate a condition or infection or diseases. Your doctor will help you find the exact cause.
RBC is a type of blood cell that is made in the bone marrow and found in the blood which carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body. Haemoglobin is found only in red blood cells and the count is about 25 million per cell.
High RBC count means high red blood cell count it occurs if you are living in a high altitude or you smoke. To compensate oxygen carrying capacity the body naturally increases the hemoglobin levels so that oxygen is supplied sufficiently in the body.
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