Neutrophil percentage is high during pregnancy

The main components of human blood are red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, and among the white blood cells are neutrophils. After a woman becomes pregnant, she will have regular maternal checkups to rule out any infections, and some women will have neutrophil tests. However, the test results showed that the neutrophil count was high. If the neutrophil count of pregnant women is high, will it be a manifestation of disease?

Neutrophils are a type of white blood cells that have the function of phagocytosis and sterilization and are related to the body's defense and anti-infection process. An increase in the percentage of neutrophils means that the proportion of "neutrophils" in white blood cells has increased relatively. For example, when the white blood cell count increases, especially when accompanied by a significant increase in neutrophils, it usually indicates that the body has inflammatory symptoms, which are mostly manifestations of acute bacterial infection.

The increase in neutrophil count is not very high, which may be caused by some mild cell infection and inflammation. If a pregnant woman has a rheumatic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, her neutrophil count may also be high.

Based on the current ratio of neutrophils to monocytes, the presence of serious diseases such as leukemia and sepsis can be ruled out. The decrease in the proportion of monocytes and lymphocytes is due to the decrease in proportion caused by the increase in neutrophils, not a decrease in their essential number.

Generally speaking, it is normal for pregnant women to have a high absolute neutrophil count because it is during pregnancy, especially when they are about to give birth (normal value is 2.5-7.5).

Suggestions: Generally, no special treatment is required. Rest more and continue to observe. Antibiotics, hormones and other anti-inflammatory drugs should be used with caution during pregnancy.

A high neutrophil percentage in pregnant women will more or less affect the condition of the fetus during pregnancy. So if we find out that the neutrophil percentage in pregnant women is high, we must cooperate with our doctors to actively treat, improve and regulate our health. Only in this way can we have a healthy and safe pregnancy.