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Just like adults, babies also have white blood cells, Mother. However, excessive white blood cells are certainly not good for the body.
Judging from the Cleverland Clinic page, white blood cells are also known as leukocytes. These cells are responsible for protecting the body from various infections.
As part of the immune system, white blood cells circulate in the blood. They will also respond when the body experiences certain injuries or illnesses.
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White blood cells in babies will protect the baby's body from infection, Mother. As white blood cells travel through the bloodstream and tissues, they find the location of infection and will notify other white blood cells to help the body defend against attacks by unknown organisms.
Anything in excess will certainly not be good for the body. This also applies to white blood cells because it will cause leukocytosis or high leukocytes.
What are high leukocytes?
Launching from the Healthline page, leukocytosis is a condition characterized by increased levels of leukocytes in the blood. Although high leukocytes generally occur when the baby is sick, this can also be caused by several other factors.
Normal white blood requirements are not the same for everyone. The normal amount in adults is 4,500 to 11,000 per microliter. Meanwhile, the white blood count of newborn babies was higher, reaching 38,000.
This number will decrease as the child grows. The decline will continue until it finally reaches the adult level.
This condition of leukocytosis or high leukocytes has several different types. Here's the list:
Neutrophilia, a condition related to inflammation and infection. Lymphocytosis, is a leukocytosis condition associated with leukemia and viral infections. Monocytosis, is a condition associated with cancer and other types of infections. Eosinophilia, is a condition associated with parasites and allergies. Basophilia, can also be associated with leukemia.
Causes of excess white blood cells or high leukocytes in babies
The causes of leukocytosis or high leukocytes can be differentiated according to the type, Mother. Below, Bubun summarizes the series:
Neutrofilia
Infections Certain types of leukemia Emotional or physical stress Reactions to medications including steroids, lithium, or certain types of inhalers Chronic inflammation caused by injury, arthritis, or other inflammatory conditions
Lymphocytosis
Allergic reactions Whooping cough Certain types of leukemia Viral infections
Eosinofillia
Allergies and allergic reactions such as hay fever and asthma Parasitic infections Certain types of skin diseases Lymphoma or cancer of the lymphatic system
Monocytosis
Infections caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (including mononucleosis) Tuberculosis Fungal infections Autoimmune conditions including lupus and ulcerative colitis
Basophilia
Leukemia Spinal cord cancer Allergic reactions, although this is rare
Characteristics of babies with excess white blood cells or high leukocytes
If your little one has very high white blood levels, this will cause the blood to become very thick. That way, blood flow will be disrupted.
This can cause a condition called hyperviscosity syndrome. Although it can occur in leukemia, it is rare. Characteristics that may be seen are as follows:
Stroke Vision problems Difficulty breathing Bleeding from the intestines, mouth and stomach
In addition, high leukocytes can also cause other characteristics related to the effect of increasing the type of white blood cells. Reported by the Cleverland Clinic and Health page, the most commonly seen characteristics are as follows:
Fever Fatigue Difficulty breathing Wheezing Night sweats Unexpected weight loss Rashes Itching Chills Body aches Headache
How to treat a baby with excess white blood cells or high leukocytes
Treatment of leukocytosis or high leukocytes can vary depending on the specific cause. Here are some treatment options according to WebMD:
Antiblackamine for allergic reactions Inhalers for asthma Antibiotics for bacterial infections Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or stem cell transplant for leukemia Medications to treat stress or anxiety Medications for inflammatory conditions Changing medications to prevent adverse reactions to certain medications
If your little one has hyperviscosity syndrome, treatment may involve intravenous fluids and medications to help reduce white blood cell levels quickly and increase blood flow. Consult your child's condition with a doctor, Mother.
This is information about excess white blood cells in babies or high leukocytes. Hopefully the information is useful.
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