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Neutropenia

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

What is neutropenia?

Neutropenia is a condition that causes you to have a low number of neutrophils in your blood. Neutrophils are a type of white blood cell made in the bone marrow. They help your body fight infection and bacteria.

What increases my risk for neutropenia?

What are the signs and symptoms of neutropenia?

You may have no signs or symptoms, or you may have any of the following:

How is neutropenia diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will ask about your symptoms and examine you. Tell him or her about the medicines or supplements you take and any health conditions you may have. You may need any of the following tests:

How is neutropenia treated?

Treatment will depend on the cause of your neutropenia. Your healthcare provider will treat any infections you have. You may also need to change the foods you eat to make sure you get the right nutrition. You may need to stop taking medicines that can cause neutropenia. You may also receive growth factor to help stimulate your bone marrow to make more neutrophils.

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

How can I prevent an infection?

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

When should I call my doctor?

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