What are some causes for low lymphocytes?

Answer by  david84 (37)

low number of lymphocytes are mainly seen in heavy smokers,people with less immunity,persons with genital problems,cases of severe anemia. in anemia, heavy loss of blood is seen. low lymphocytes are also seen in cases of internal hemorrhage. low lymphocyte count causes greater chances of infection to the body mainly by bacterias and other infectious organisms.

Answer by  rachelwitt (26)

Some of the most common causes include viral infection, improper functioning bone marrow, drugs (such as radiation, steroid treatments, or chemotherapy, and several neurological diseases (such as Guillain-Barre Syndrome, multiple sclerosis, or rheumatoid arthritis). Others include aplastic anemia, AIDs, and some nerve disorders can also affect lymphocytes, causing them to have a low count.

Answer by  Riley (765)

Lymphocytes are white blood cells. Low lymphocytes are caused by an underlying viral infection. Another cause is anemia and a very dangerous cause is HIV.

Answer by  DDmc (45)

Lymphocytes are also known as lymph cells. When a blood test confirms low lymphocytes some of the causes for low lymphocytes are bone marrow problems, AIDS, Immune defiency and multiple sclerosis,myasthenia gravis, and Guillain-Barre syndrome. There are two types of lymphocytes. One is called a T-cell and the other is called a B-cell.