Granulocytopenia
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Granulocytopenia is a below-normal decrease in granulocytes, a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the body's defense against infections. When their number drops, the body's defenses are compromised.
Why it matters: with fewer of these cells, susceptibility to infections increases, which may present with fever, malaise, or conditions that take a long time to resolve.
Possible causes: it may be associated with certain treatments, infections, bone marrow disorders, or other conditions that affect the production of blood cells.
Which specialist studies it? Its evaluation falls to the hematologist, a professional who analyzes blood disorders. If a test reveals low white blood cell counts, the prudent course is to discuss it with one of them to determine how to proceed.
Data on 25 doctors who treat granulocytopenia
Which specialist treats granulocytopenia?
Granulocytopenia should be evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders, who will determine the cause and the right management. Find hematologists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in granulocytopenia
Dr. Juan Uriarte Duque
Dr. Antonio Yair Venancio Hernandez
Dr. Balbina Gutiérrez
Dr. Jorge Luis López Marthen
Dr. Juan Carlos Solís Poblano
Dr. Adrian Morales Maravilla
Dr. Wilfrido Herrera Olivares
Dr. Uendy Pérez Lozano
Dr. Miguel Angel Rosas Romero
Dr. Carlos Alberto Anaya Rivera
Dr. Honorine Parra Sánchez
Dr. J. Noé Romero
Dr. Armando Sinco Angeles
Dr. Yanet Martinez Ibarra
Dr. Maria Teresa Palafox Zaldivar
Dr. Gerardo García Salas
Dr. Eliezer Tomás Gómez Gómez
Dr. Santiago Calzada Dávila
Dr. Carlos Leon Edgar
Dr. Miguel Alejandro Campos Bocardo
Frequently asked questions
What is granulocytopenia?
Granulocytopenia is a below-normal decrease in granulocytes, a type of white blood cell that plays a central role in the body's defense against infections. When their number drops, the body's defenses are compromised.
Which doctor treats granulocytopenia?
Granulocytopenia should be evaluated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood disorders, who will determine the cause and the right management. Find hematologists.