Typically, if there are more than 11,000 white blood cells in a microliter of your blood, it’s considered leukocytosis.High white blood cell count during pregnancy. A high blood cell count during pregnancy is normal. Your body is simply experiencing the stress of carrying a baby. Your healthcare provider will run routine blood tests throughout your pregnancy to make sure nothing out of the ordinary is going on.
Is leukocytosis a blood cancer? No. Leukocytosis refers to a high white blood cell count, which can occur for a number of reasons. Rarely, a high white blood cell count can be a symptom of certain blood cancers, such as acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myelogenous leukemia and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
What are the signs and symptoms of leukocytosis? Many leukocytosis symptoms could indicate an infection or something more serious, such as lymphoma or leukemia. Common warning signs include: fever, fatigue or other. Easy bruising may indicate thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) or severe acute leukemia. In cases of severe acute leukemia, extremely elevated white blood cells can thicken your blood and decrease blood flow. As a result, hyperviscosity syndrome can develop. This condition can cause serious health problems, such as stroke, internal bleeding or vision impairment.
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