You have a very low threshold of worrying... the normal WCC is
between 4000-11000. White cell count normally increases to fight
off a simple infection such as a urinary tract infection, bladder
infection, common cough and cold, ear infection or sore throat. It
can also be elevated after an injury or during healing of a
wound.
You shouldn't be thinking of leukemia as it is a very very serious
disease. Patients usually come in with loss of appetite, loss of
significant weight over a short period of time, abdominal pain,
abdominal bloatedness and swelling, rashes, fever would be mild if
it is a chronic problem, easily prone to be infected, easily
bruised and have constant symptoms of dizziness, pale appearance,
light-headedness and racing heart beat. There may even be long term
bone pain or multiple joint pain.
Yes, discharging means the patient is on a recovering trend and can
be managed at home. Usually they are advised on returning to the
hospital's outpatient dept if they continue to suffer the symptoms
or if it gets worse...
My advise to you:- try not to think that everything is serious. I
presume that your friend is young, vibrant, healthy and in good
condition, try to relate the logic with logic. It's medicine...
