Neutrophils are lowered, lymphocytes are increased

The leukocyte formula of blood can fluctuate depending on the state of the body. If you found in the blood test that neutrophils are lowered and lymphocytes are elevated, this may be a sign of a viral or bacterial infection, evidence of a recent illness or drug therapy.

Blood test - neutrophils are lowered, lymphocytes are increased

Elevated lymphocytes and reduced neutrophils in the blood are not uncommon. Both those and other blood cells are generated by the red bone marrow and perform, among others, the protective function of the body. More precisely, they react to bacteria and viruses, like all leukocytes. The only difference is that lymphocytes are carriers that attack foreign microorganisms and toxins, removing them from the body, and neutrophils - a kind of "kamikaze". This type of cells absorbs a foreign element, and then dies with it. Thus, in a situation where a blood test showed reduced segment neutrophils and elevated lymphocytes, the doctor is likely to draw the following conclusions:

1. The number of neutrophils is reduced, which means that a certain part of these blood cells died as a result of fighting with a bacterial or viral infection.
2. The number of lymphocytes is increased - the body is in the process of removing the products of decay and dead cells.
3. The total number of white blood cells remains within normal limits, so there is no need to prescribe a special treatment.

Depending on their structure, neutrophils can be stab-and segment-nuclear. Normally the first in the blood should be in adults 30-60%, the second - about 6%. The increase in the number of stab wares causes bacterial infections. In this case, the segmented nuclei decrease.

Lymphocytes are responsible for fighting viruses. At adults in their blood usually 22-50%.

Other reasons that the total number of neutrophils are lowered, lymphocytes are increased

Do not forget that the leukocyte formula can also be influenced by:

• internal illnesses;
• injuries;
• burns;
• transferred operations;
• pharmaceutical preparations;
• stress.

This is rare, but you should tell your doctor full information about your health in the last few months.

There are other diseases that cause increased lymphocytes and reduced neutrophils in the blood:

• thyroid disease, hyperthyroidism ;
• lymphocytic leukemia ;
• lymphosarcoma;
• tuberculosis;
• HIV.