Low neutrophil count
Release time : 07/26/2025 09:30:01
The mother was pregnant for ten months and went through hardships to bring her child to this beautiful world.
Many mothers do not expect their children to be rich or powerful, nor do they wish for them to have a life of luxury. Instead, they hope that their children will grow up healthy and worry-free in their lives.
However, due to genetic or acquired factors, certain diseases can pose a minor threat to the health of this young life, such as neutropenia.
Why might neutrophil counts be low? What are the symptoms of a low neutrophil count? The term "neutrophil" is a specialized medical term that may still be quite unfamiliar to many.
After all, we are not medical professionals and lack the specialized medical knowledge. However, when something increases or decreases in quantity that poses a threat to our or our surroundings' health, even if it is technically complex or difficult to understand, we must understand it. This is why the Chinese proverb says: "Knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent is the key to winning in battle!" So, let's introduce what neutrophils are and what a lower count of neutrophils means.
1. Neutrophils are a type of cell present in Wright's stained blood smear; their extracellular components do not exhibit coloration or are very pale, appearing as a light red.
There are many neutrophils diffusely distributed in the fine, pale red or purplish-red granules.
Among them, the fine definition is 0.2-0.4 micrometers.
2. Neutrophil nuclei are typically rod-shaped or bilobed, with thin strands interconnecting between lobes.
Neutrophils exhibit chemotactic activity, phagocytic capabilities, and antibacterial properties.
The bone marrow is the site of origin of neutrophils, and it appears as lobulated or spindle-shaped nuclei with a clear cytoplasm containing large numbers of neutral granular cells.
3. These particles are rich in enzymes, which are closely related to digestive function.
The reason for neutrophil hypoplasia is to understand the etiology of this disease.
Only by finding out the cause of his illness can we take effective measures and formulate a treatment plan so that the patient can receive better treatment.
The specific causes of low neutrophils are as follows: 1. There is a fixed number of granulocytes in the human body. Too many or too few will affect the health of the human body. Therefore, if granulocytes cannot produce enough numbers, or if they grow, Stagnation during maturity will lead to low neutrophils. Therefore, we must always pay attention to the number and maturity rate of neutrophils in the human body.
2. The growth of granulocytes requires not only quantity, but also quality. If the number of granulocytes reaches the standard but are not yet mature, they will be destroyed.
This ineffective proliferation is also the cause of low neutrophils.
3. Although the production of granulocytes has both quality and quantity, it is claimed that soon after birth due to the newborn's immune system issues, granulocytes are destroyed and killed, which is also a cause of low neutrophil counts.
4. Due to the short lifespan of granulocytes, if some granulocytes die, and due to their own constitution, new granulocytes are not yet generated during this period, it may result in a neutrophil count being low.
5. Other causes can also lead to a decrease in neutrophil count, such as lymphoma with bone marrow metastasis in the late stages.
What are the clinical manifestations of neutropenia? After understanding the etiology of neutropenia, what are the specific clinical manifestations? The relevant data should be noted because sometimes the data obtained from examinations can also be used to make a judgment.
1. Mild reduction in granulocytes.
Neutral lymphocyte count is a chronic process with intermittent episodes, as the metabolism of the body, so sometimes there is no infection phenomenon, clinical manifestations are not very obvious, but there are symptoms such as dizziness, limb weakness and throat inflammation.
2. A marked reduction in neutrophils.
Unlike leukopenia, patients may experience abrupt onset of high fever, weakness with sweating, general malaise, and fear of cold. Subsequently, within two to three days, they will develop infections, including those in the lungs, genitourinary system, oral cavity, and skin surface. Severe cases can even lead to sepsis and necrotizing ulcers.
3. Inflammation leading to neutrophil hypoplasia.
Because if it occurs seriously, it may cause large-scale infection, causing damage to the lungs and kidneys, and it may easily progress to sepsis.
Treatment of low neutrophils Now that the causes and clinical manifestations of low neutrophils are known, corresponding treatment plans can be formulated.
The specific treatment regimen includes the following: 1. Identify the cause and treat the primary condition.
If it is caused by a drug, stop taking the drug immediately.
If the hyperfunction of the skin is due to a chemical cause, hepatic resection may be performed.
2. Prevention of continued infection.
If there are no symptoms of fever, do not take medicines containing antibiotics.
At the same time, care should be taken not to develop intestinal infections. All food utensils should be disinfected. If the patient already has fever symptoms, measures should be taken as soon as possible to cool the patient down as soon as possible.
3. Transfusion.
If the patient has experienced a severe decline in neutrophils, the patient can be given a blood transfusion, either fresh blood or isolated white blood cells, to help the patient control the infection and expand the scope. Although this is the most effective method in theory, the exact effect cannot be guaranteed because there are indeed large individual differences.
The clinical significance of neutrophils The above section provides a detailed introduction to the definition of neutrophils, the causes of neutropenia, how to examine it and treatment methods. However, neutrophils are a relatively important cell component of the human body, and their reduction causes low neutrophils to have detrimental effects on human health.
Well, if the number of neutrophils increases, it will also cause harm to human health. So I would like to introduce you to the clinical significance of neutrophils? 1. The occurrence of various poisoning events may lead to increased neutrophil count, such as acid, lead, mercury poisoning, and uremia; acute and suppurative infections can also cause increased neutrophil count, hemorrhagic fever, scarlet fever, sepsis, tetanus, appendicitis, abscesses caused by various wound infections; if skin tissue structural damage, cancer, massive bleeding, etc., it will cause increased neutrophil count.
2. Fever caused by various colds and influenza, various blood diseases, radiotherapy and chemotherapy after suffering from cancer, etc. can all cause neutropenia.
This concludes our introduction to "neutropenia," and we hope it has been helpful to you.
Although neutropenia is a condition, it can be diagnosed through various medical examinations such as blood tests, bone marrow examinations, exercise tests, and ultrasound scans. If symptoms are present, early treatment is essential to avoid significant damage to the body.
In our real lives, there are always people like us and you. They believe that they have a healthy body and think that cancer and other diseases are far away from them.
In fact, "a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step," and this principle applies to the progression of illness as well. Every serious condition arises from minor ones over time.
Many people always think that minor ailments like chicken feathers and garlic are not significant enough to affect their bodies, and they do not take them seriously. In the end, these minor ailments grow gradually without any attention, until one day your body is completely ravaged by insects. At that point, you realize you need to pay attention to your health, seek treatment actively, and live well. But do you still have this opportunity? Therefore, after reading this article, we hope everyone can cherish their health, not take everything lightly. Annual physical examinations should be taken regularly to identify problems early and seek timely treatment. Your health directly affects the happiness and joy of your family.
The medical content discussed in this text is for reference only and should not be used as medical advice.
If you experience discomfort, it is advised to seek medical attention immediately. For accurate diagnosis and treatment, consult with a licensed medical professional in person.