Could a low white blood cells count indicate liver or pancreas problems?

Answer by  efranftw (31)

No- more likely causes for low white blood cell count usually involve the bone marrow. It's also possible that if you've been recently dealing with many serious infections, your body's struggle would cause you to lose white blood cells more rapidly than can be produced. Other possibilities include auto-immune disorders, cancer involving the bone marrow, or hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid).

Answer by  G12345 (1808)

A low white blood cell count is not indicative of pancreatic dysfunction. It can be seen in liver cirrhosis, but not usually to a marked level. A low white blood cell count is typically in keeping with an acute or chronic viral infection, a nurtition deficit or a primary bone marrow disorder. See your doctor.

Answer by  patti (29325)

White blood cells fight infection in the body. An elevated white blood cell count indicates infection. A low WBC could mean many things, including leukopenia, which is a condition of decreased WBC that could be the result of liver problems or lupus. More tests are required to determined what, if anything, is going on to cause the low WBC.

Answer by  Lacih24 (11)

White blood cells fight infection in the body. An elevated white blood cell count indicates infection. A low WBC could mean many things, including leukopenia, which is a condition of decreased WBC that could be the result of liver problems or lupus. More tests are required to determined what, if anything, is going on to cause the low WBC.

Answer by  tbird16 (153)

Low white cells could indicate something serious such as a cancer, or it could be benign. Some labs vary by a few tenths as to what the normal is.

Answer by  Huntress (1935)

It may not be anything but there are some issues that could stem from these results. Some liver problems will show a low white cell count. A friend with pancreatis had low white cell counts too. Play it safe, call your doctor. If it turns out there is a problem it is best to catch it fast!

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well it could indicate either or. But also, it could just mean that you don't have enough iron in your system. But you know what, it could be serious. So I would investigate this further. Sometimes a lack of these white blood cells means you might have leukemia. Just check and be safe.

Answer by  Latin4 (11170)

First see your doctor. I have a friend that has a low white blood count and they are under the doctors care.