Lymphocytes are one type
of white blood cells that play an important role in the immune system.
These white blood cells can help your body fight bacteria, viruses, and other poisons that make you sick.
If your lymphocyte levels are high, it could be a sign that your body's immune system is weak and you may be suffering from an illness.
These white blood cells can help your body fight bacteria, viruses, and other poisons that make you sick.
If your lymphocyte levels are high, it could be a sign that your body's immune system is weak and you may be suffering from an illness.
What are lymphocytes?
Lymphocytes are one type
of white blood cell which is made in the bone marrow. This type of white blood
cell can be found in blood and lymph tissue.
These white blood cells
work to maintain immunity against foreign substances, such as bacteria,
viruses, and even cancer cells. Normal levels of white blood cells indicate
that your health is fine.
However, if the levels of white blood cells, especially lymphocytes are high, this indicates that you are infected with a virus or even have certain diseases.
However, if the levels of white blood cells, especially lymphocytes are high, this indicates that you are infected with a virus or even have certain diseases.
Types and functions of lymphocytes
There are two types of
lymphocyte blood cells, usually referred to as B cells and T cells. Both of
these cell types originate from stem cells in the bone marrow. From there,
several cells travel to the thymus.
Cells that travel to the thymus are called T cells, while those that remain in the bone marrow are called B cells.
Cells that travel to the thymus are called T cells, while those that remain in the bone marrow are called B cells.
The function of B cells
is to make antibodies in the form of proteins produced by the immune system to
fight foreign substances known as antigens.
Each B cell is set up to make one specific antibody which, if met with an inappropriate antigen, such as a virus or bacterium, B cell will destroy the antigen.
Each B cell is set up to make one specific antibody which, if met with an inappropriate antigen, such as a virus or bacterium, B cell will destroy the antigen.
Meanwhile, the task of T
cells is to help the body kill cancer cells and control the immune response to
foreign substances. T cells kill cancer cells and control the immune response
to foreign substances by destroying body cells that have been taken over by
viruses or body cells that have become cancerous.
Besides these two types
of lymphocyte cells, there is still one more type.
These third cell lymphocytes are known as natural killers or NK cells. These cells come from the same place as B and T cells. NK cells respond to some foreign substances quickly and specialize in killing cancer cells and other cells that have been infected with the virus.
These third cell lymphocytes are known as natural killers or NK cells. These cells come from the same place as B and T cells. NK cells respond to some foreign substances quickly and specialize in killing cancer cells and other cells that have been infected with the virus.
What happens when lymphocyte levels are high?
Lymphocytosis is a condition
in which lymphocyte levels in the blood become high. Normally, normal adult
lymphocytes are 3,000 in microliters of blood. Whereas in children, the numbers
vary depending on their age.
Usually, the normal number of lymphocytes in children is 9,000 lymphocytes per microliter. The normal dose of white blood cells generally has different benchmarks in each laboratory.
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Usually, the normal number of lymphocytes in children is 9,000 lymphocytes per microliter. The normal dose of white blood cells generally has different benchmarks in each laboratory.
High lymphocyte levels
generally indicate that there is a problem with your immune system. Usually this
condition is found in people who have blood cancer or chronic infections.
Your doctor may need to take another test to determine and find out what is happening with your immune system.
Your doctor may need to take another test to determine and find out what is happening with your immune system.
Some of the causes of
this type of white blood cells become high include:
- Cancer of the blood or lymphatic system
- Autoimmune disorders that cause advanced inflammation (chronic)
- Infections caused by bacteria or viruses
Other causes are:
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
- Mononucleosis
- HIV / AIDS
- Other viral infections
- Tuberculosis
- Whooping cough
- Vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)
Read the results of T cell and B cell tests
At the time of screening
or testing of lymphocytes, it will be seen how many T cells and B cells in the
blood. The results can show the number of normal cells or the number of
abnormal cells. If many abnormal cells are found, it may indicate symptoms of
the disease.
In this case, the doctor will likely ask for another test to ensure a diagnosis of blood-related diseases and your immune immunity.
In this case, the doctor will likely ask for another test to ensure a diagnosis of blood-related diseases and your immune immunity.
If the number of T cells is above the normal range, it is possible to show one of the following conditions:
- Cancer of white blood cells
- Sexually transmitted diseases, such as syphilis
- Viral infections such as mononucleosis infection
- Tuberculosis, a disease that affects the lungs and other organs
- Infections caused by parasites, such as toxoplasmosis
- Cancer of blood from the bone marrow
If the number of cells B is above the normal range, it is possible to show one of the following conditions:
- Genetic disease known as DiGeorge syndrome
- Multiple myeloma
- Chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- A type of cancer called Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia
If the number of T cells is below the normal range, it is possible to show one of the following conditions:
- Congenital disease
- Cancer
- acquired T-cell deficiency, such as HIV, which can develop into AIDS or HTLV-1
If the number of B cells is below the normal range, it is possible to show one of the following conditions:
- Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
- HIV or other diseases that can weaken the immune system
A diet that you can do if lymphocytes are high
To deal with high
lymphocyte levels, most doctors will treat according to the disease you are
experiencing. If you experience symptoms of viral and bacterial infections,
doctors will generally give antibiotics.
When you get cancer, most doctors will give medication and chemotherapy.
When you get cancer, most doctors will give medication and chemotherapy.
Anti-inflammatory diet
When diagnosed with
inflammation in the body due to high white blood cell levels, chances are the
doctor will recommend an anti-inflammatory diet.
An anti-inflammatory diet is done by eating foods that can help reduce inflammation. There are several foods that reduce inflammation, one of which is omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids, which are found in fatty fish oil, can help reduce inflammation in your body.
In addition, drinking or
cooking using olive oil can also help reduce inflammation. Olive oil contains a
type of antioxidant called polyphenols, which helps reduce or prevent
inflammation.
As long as you want to cure inflammation in your body, avoid foods that are high in saturated fat or trans fat. You also have to avoid sugar and other sweet foods because they can make inflammation worse.
As long as you want to cure inflammation in your body, avoid foods that are high in saturated fat or trans fat. You also have to avoid sugar and other sweet foods because they can make inflammation worse.
Dietary antioxidants
People affected by blood
cancer generally need a diet that contains antioxidants. That is why, besides
undergoing regular treatment, antioxidant diets are also recommended for cancer
patients. People who get blood cancer generally need foods that are high in
antioxidants.
Antioxidants help eradicate free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that can cause damage to your body.
Antioxidants help eradicate free radicals. Free radicals are molecules that can cause damage to your body.
Foods high in antioxidants are also able to help prevent and inhibit the growth of cancer cells. You can get antioxidants through fruits and vegetables. Some fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants include avocados, green vegetables, carrots, raspberries, citrus fruits, grapes, kale, mushrooms and tomatoes.
Other foods that can help
fight cancer include foods made from soybeans, sweet potatoes, beans,
flaxseeds, and spices such as rosemary, garlic, and turmeric.
