Low White Blood Counts (Neutropenia): Cancer Center: UI Health Topics

Low White Blood Counts (Neutropenia)

How will I know if I have a low blood count?

Peer Review Status: Internally Reviewed by Cancer Center Staff
First Published: January 2007
Last Revised: January 2007

Many times the person will not know their white blood cell count is low until they receive their results of their blood tests.

When your white blood cell count is low, you may not have the usual warning signs of an infection, such as pus, redness or swelling. Signs you should watch for may include:

Temperature over 100 degrees
Loose bowels for more than two days
A burning feeling when passing urine
Cough
Sore throat
General feeling of tiredness or flu-like symptoms

Last modification date: Tue May 1 14:36:07 2007
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