Leukopenia is a blood disorder associated with a decrease in the number of leukocytes. Although this disease is not fatal, it is impossible to neglect its treatment. Knowing a few basic symptoms of leukopenia, you can get rid of the illness pretty quickly.
What is dangerous about leukopenia?
Leukopenia is dangerous because it can be determined only by giving a general blood test, which is usually done in extreme cases. Accordingly, from analysis to analysis, the disease can safely develop itself.
There are several degrees of leukopenia. The classification is based on the number of white blood cells in the blood. In the most severe form of leukocyte disease in the blood, less than 0.5 x 109 (at a rate of 4.0 x 109).
It is important to understand that leukopenia can not pass without leaving a trace. Perhaps, there will be no visible consequences after it, but the immunity will undermine the disease severely. So from time to time to go through a complete examination and take tests you need even absolutely healthy at first glance people.
The main signs of leukopenia
Strictly speaking, the biggest problem is that very often leukopenia can be asymptomatic. Some suspicions may arise after the appearance of infectious complications (and as the immunity decreases, it is not so difficult to catch the infection). Of course, it is more likely to become infected with infection in patients with severe disease, but this does not mean that people with leukopenia of the 1st degree are safe.
So, the main signs of a decrease in leukocytes in the blood are:
- When leukopenia gradually weakened the entire body. The patient gets tired faster than usual, feels depressed.
- One of the most common symptoms of leukopenia is a sharp increase in temperature and chills.
- Often patients with low white blood cell counts have headaches accompanied by palpitations and anxiety.
- If the mouth begins to appear massively small wounds and sores, it is better to give a general blood test .
In the event that all of the above symptoms are observed in you while taking any medication course, most likely, started transient leukopenia, it is also a drug. This disease is very common in both adults and children. With transient leukopenia, the blood composition is normalized after discontinuing medication.