What are the causes of neutrophilia?
What causes neutrophilia?
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia. This blood cancer affects your white blood cells.
- Essential thrombocytosis (ET). This is a rare disorder where your body produces too many platelets.
- Polycythemia vera.
- Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML).
- Chronic neutrophilic leukemia.
What does it mean if you have high neutrophils?
Having a high percentage of neutrophils in your blood is called neutrophilia. This is a sign that your body has an infection. Neutrophilia can point to a number of underlying conditions and factors, including: infection, most likely bacterial.
What do neutrophils do?
When microorganisms, such as bacteria or viruses, enter the body, neutrophils are one of the first immune cells to respond. They travel to the site of infection, where they destroy the microorganisms by ingesting them and releasing enzymes that kill them. Neutrophils also boost the response of other immune cells.
What does it mean if your neutrophils are low?
Neutropenia is a blood condition characterized by low levels of neutrophils, which are white blood cells that protect your body from infections. Without enough neutrophils, your body can’t fight off bacteria. Having neutropenia increases your risk for many types of infection.
How do you reduce neutrophilia?
Treatment to lower your neutrophil levels will depend on the cause of neutrophilia and may include the use of:
- antibiotic therapy.
- anti-inflammatory therapy.
- hydration therapy (IV)
- chemotherapy.
What does neutrophils mean in a blood test?
Neutrophils help your immune system fight infections and heal injuries. Neutrophils are the most common type of white blood cell in your body. An absolute neutrophil count identifies whether your body has enough neutrophils or if your count is above or below a healthy range.