To hand over the general analysis of a blood in a conscious age it was necessary though time to everyone. Even from the school course of biology and anatomy, it is known that the blood consists of many different elements. The results of the analyzes are a quantitative evaluation of these very elements, which may indicate an ideal state of health or the presence of some viruses in the body.
Lymphocytes are the most "indicative" element. The number of lymphocytes can tell a lot about the state of health. Reduced leukocytes - a sign of lymphopenia, increased lymphocytes (one of the leukocytes) - lymphocytosis. The reasons for these diagnoses may be different. On how to interpret the results of a blood test and what those or other indicators mean, let's talk about it in the article below.
If the lymphocytes in the blood are increased
Lymphocytes are cells of the body that are responsible for immunity. It is lymphocytes that are responsible for determining foreign bodies and producing antibodies that protect the body from infections and the negative effects of viral cells.
If the lymphocytes in the blood are increased, it means that the body is fighting with some kind of infection. Lymphocytosis can also testify about common ARVI and about such serious diseases as mononucleosis or tuberculosis. That is why, in order to make the diagnosis clear, the results of the tests should be referred to a professional who will prescribe the necessary treatment.
The reasons why in the analysis of blood lymphocytes are increased, there can be quite a lot:
- Infectious diseases, such as typhus, whooping cough, chickenpox , hepatitis and others, cause lymphocytes to become more active.
- Increase the level of lymphocytes in the blood and disease of the endocrine system.
- Allergic processes can sometimes also be determined by a high lymphocyte content in the body.
- Elevated lymphocytes in the blood - then the body is trying to recover from an acute infectious disease. Lymphocytosis in this case is normal.
Sometimes a large number of lymphocytes in the blood can be a consequence of recently experienced stress. Stress means both psychological and physical effects on the body. For example, after the removal of certain organs, lymphocytes can be produced more actively than usual.
Lymphocytes can also increase for other reasons, to clarify which you need to contact a specialist and, if necessary, take more detailed analyzes, undergo comprehensive examinations.
What does the high lymphocyte count in the blood indicate?
A general blood test allows you to get a fairly complete picture of the state of the body. Different combinations of elements can be signs of many diseases. To have at least a general idea of what the tests show, you need to know the interpretation of the combinations of blood elements.
For example, this combination: lymphocytes are increased, and neutrophils are lowered. This is a dangerous combination that indicates an inflammatory process in the body. The cause of the inflammatory process can be any, and additional tests will help determine it. The reasons for the reduction of neutrophils can be several:
- viral infections;
- neglected forms of various inflammatory processes;
- the consequences of radiation treatment;
- side effects of some strong medications, antibiotics.
With elevated lymphocytes and reduced neutrophils, it is better to visit the doctor immediately.
Another option: segmented neutrophils are lowered, and lymphocytes are increased. This combination can talk about the struggle of the body and its recovery after the illness ( ARVI , cold). All indicators will return to normal on their own after full recovery.