Kenneth Kee

Leukocytosis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Leukocytosis is a medical disorder when the white blood cell count (the leukocyte count) is higher than the normal range in the blood
High white blood cell count is a higher amount in disease-fighting cells (leukocytes) circulating in the blood.
Leukocytosis is frequently a sign of the inflammatory response most commonly due to infection, but may also happen after certain parasitic infections or bone tumors.
It may also happen after convulsions such as epilepsy, emotional stress, strenuous exercise, pregnancy and labor, anesthesia, and epinephrine injection.
A high white blood cell count normally suggests a:
1. Raised production of white blood cells to fight an infection
2. Reaction to a drug that increases white blood cell production
3. Disorder of bone marrow, resulting in abnormally high production of white blood cells
4. Immune system disorder that produces higher white blood cell production
There are five principal types of leukocytosis:
1. Neutrophilia (the most common form)
2. Lymphocytosis
3. Monocytosis
4. Eosinophilia
5. Basophilia
The mechanism that produces leukocytosis can be of several forms:
1. A higher release of leukocytes from bone marrow storage pools,
2. Decreased margination of leukocytes onto vessel walls,
3. Decreased extravasation of leukocytes from the vessels into tissues,
4. An increase in amount of precursor cells in the marrow
Certain medicines may cause leukocytosis including:
1. Corticosteroids,
2. Lithium
3. Beta agonists
A high white blood cell count of more than 11,000 leukocytes in a micro-liter of blood in adults is normally considered leukocytosis.
The high end for a high white blood cell count in children depends on the child's age and size
Leukapheresis or exchange blood transfusion is a treatment of choice for this purpose with:
1. Hydration,
2. Urine alkalinization,
3. Administration of rasburicase (uric acid oxydase) or allopurinol to decrease blood uric acid and minimize tumor lysis syndrome.
When rasburicase is used, urine alkalinization is not recommended.
Definitive treatment of underlying cause is promptly instituted with appropriate chemotherapy

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Leukocytosis
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Eosinophilia
Chapter 8 Leukemia
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. November 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370381104
• Artikelnr.: 75905437

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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