· Low lymphocytes, or lymphopenia, may be caused by various conditions, including cancer, infections, autoimmune diseases or medications. Learn how lymphocytes are measured, what symptoms they may cause and what to do if your lymphocytes are low. · Understanding lymphopenia or lowlymphocyte count: Learn the causes and associated symptoms due to weakened immune system or underlying disease.
Understanding the Context
For adults, a normal absolutelymphocyte count generally falls within 1,000 to 4,800 lymphocytes per microliter of blood. A count below this range, often specifically defined as less than 1,000 or 1,500 lymphocytes per microliter, indicates lymphopenia. Lymphocytopenia is an abnormally low number of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the blood. · Lymphocytes are white blood cells that help protect the body from infection and disease.
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High or low numbers of lymphocytes may signal an infection or a serious disease like leukemia. · In adults, about 20% to 40% of the white blood cells in your body are lymphocytes. These cells help protect your body from infection. If you have low numbers of lymphocytes (lymphopenia), you are at higher risk of infection. The main risk factor for lymphopenia worldwide is poor nutrition.
Important Details
· Lymphocytes are white blood cells that help protect the body from infection and disease. High or low numbers of lymphocytes may signal an infection or a serious disease like leukemia. Lymphopenia is a condition when you have too few lymphocytes, white blood cells that protect you from infection. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of lymphopenia, and how to prevent complications.
Final Thoughts
· In adults, about 20% to 40% of the white blood cells in your body are lymphocytes. These cells help protect your body from infection. If you have low numbers of lymphocytes (lymphopenia), you are at higher risk of infection. The main risk factor for lymphopenia worldwide is poor nutrition.
