Normal range of white blood cell count in pregnant women

White blood cells are the second line of defense of our human body and play a very important role in preventing viral infection. Both pregnant women and other people have white blood cells, but the content of white blood cells is different. The white blood cell count of pregnant women is about 500L, and as the pregnancy progresses, the number of white blood cells will also increase, reaching the maximum value at 30 weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant women will not feel any changes when the white blood cell count increases.

The main function of white blood cells is to eliminate some foreign pathogens and protect the human body. During pregnancy, the white blood cell count of expectant mothers will increase. Generally speaking, the white blood cell count begins to increase from the 7th week of pregnancy and reaches its peak at the 30th week of pregnancy. Under normal circumstances, the normal value of white blood cells is between (5~12)×10^9/L, and the highest can reach (14~16)×10^9/L. If it is higher than these two ranges, it means that the expectant mother has inflammation, bleeding, poisoning, etc.

When the white blood cell count increases and the expectant mother does not feel anything unusual, there is no need to worry too much. Through dietary adjustment during pregnancy and proper physical exercise, the white blood cell count can be significantly reduced. However, if it continues to increase, the expectant mother must pay enough attention to it. At this time, it can no longer be controlled through simple lifestyle adjustments. Correct treatment must be used to reduce the white blood cell count to avoid affecting the pregnant woman and the fetus.

Symptoms of high white blood cell count

White blood cells are the body's warriors against bacteria and viruses. Whether the white blood cell count is high or low, the meaning is different. So for normal people, what are the symptoms of high white blood cell count?

Under normal circumstances, the normal value of white blood cells in adults is (4.0~10.0)x 109/L, but under normal circumstances, white blood cells will also change depending on the amount of activity, time, and physical condition. When a person's white blood cell count increases, if his immunity is relatively strong, then generally there will be no obvious symptoms. The most common symptoms are fatigue, loss of appetite, and a desire to rest. However, people with weaker resistance will have symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and cough. If the temperature is too high, there will be some signs of poisoning.

When the white blood cell count increases, if you feel that there is no major change in your body, you don't have to worry too much. Through dietary adjustment and proper physical exercise, the white blood cell level can return to normal. However, if the count continues to grow, sufficient attention should be paid to it. It can no longer be controlled through simple lifestyle adjustments and correct treatment must be used to lower the white blood cell count to avoid serious illness and adverse consequences.

What to do if your white blood cell count is high

When a person feels a little unwell, he will go to the hospital for a check-up. For diseases such as colds and fevers, doctors will ask patients to have blood tests to check blood counts. At this time, they will find that their white blood cell count is high. Of course, high white blood cell counts can also occur in many cases. What should you do when your white blood cell count is high?

The number of white blood cells needs to be analyzed comprehensively together with the neutrophils and lymphocytes. If the neutrophil count in the patient's test report exceeds the normal value by a lot, it means that the patient has a bacterial infection, that is, inflammation; if the lymphocyte count exceeds the normal value by a large margin, it indicates a viral infection, so when there is inflammation and viral infection, anti-inflammatory and antiviral treatment should be carried out.

Generally speaking, if the white blood cell count is only slightly higher and there are no other symptoms, it means that there is no pathological cause, so there is no need to worry. If it is inflammation or viral infection, you must follow the doctor's instructions on medication. During the treatment period, you need to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, more nutritious foods, increase your body's resistance, ensure adequate sleep and rest time, and do not put pressure on yourself because of the illness, which will be conducive to recovery.