How is Leukocytosis Treated?
How is Leukocytosis Treated?
Treatment of the underlying cause or disease is a major step towards treatment and management of leukocytosis. Bone marrow transplant and blood transfusion are recommended in extreme cases.
Diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause and disease play an important role in the treatment of leukocytosis.
Medications like antibiotics and steroids help in treating the underlying cause. Antibiotics help fight infections, while steroids are used in treating any inflammatory conditions like arthritis.
Leukocytoreduction methods like leukapheresis may be done in some cases to reduce the WBC count.
Chemotherapy is recommended for treating leukemia. Bone marrow transplant and blood transfusion may be necessary in some cases.(5✔)
References:
- Leukocytosis: Basics of Clinical Assessment - (https://www.aafp.org/afp/2000/1101/p2053.html)
- Leukocytosis - An Overview - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11087187)
- What Is Leukocytosis? - (https://www.healthline.com/health/leukocytosis#treatment)
- Evaluation of Patients with Leukocytosis - (https://www.aafp.org/afp/2015/1201/p1004.html)
- Leukocytosis - All You Need to Know - (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24750674)
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