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Immature Granulocytes Count

What's 
Immature Granulocytes Count
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Immature Granulocytes Count (IGC) is a way to measure the number of young white blood cells, specifically neutrophils, in your blood. These cells are part of your body's defense system and are made in the bone marrow. When your body is dealing with an infection or inflammation, it tells the bone marrow to send more of these cells into your bloodstream. The IGC test helps to understand how actively your body is responding to such situations. It's like a quick picture of your immune system's activity at a specific time, giving you a glimpse into what's happening inside your body.
If Your Levels Are High
A high Immature Granulocytes Count means that your body is actively producing more young white blood cells, particularly neutrophils, to help fight off something that's causing inflammation or infection. This increase in your body's defense system could be due to various reasons, such as a bacterial or viral infection, an inflammatory condition like rheumatoid arthritis, or even a response to certain medications like antibiotics or corticosteroids. In other words, your body is ramping up its immune response to protect and heal itself from whatever is causing the issue.
Symptoms of High Levels
Symptoms of high levels of Immature Granulocytes Count may not be directly noticeable, as they often align with the symptoms of the underlying condition causing the increase. These could include general signs of infection or inflammation such as fever, fatigue, body aches, or localized pain and swelling.
If Your Levels are Low
A low Immature Granulocytes Count means that your body might not be making enough young white blood cells, which help fight infections and inflammation. This could happen for various reasons, such as not getting enough vitamins like B12 and folate, which are important for creating new cells. Some medications, like chemotherapy drugs, can also affect how many of these cells your body makes. Additionally, certain health conditions, like bone marrow disorders or autoimmune diseases (where your immune system accidentally attacks your own cells), could be contributing to the low count. Keep in mind that this test is just a snapshot of your immune system's activity, and it can change based on different factors.
Symptoms of Low Levels
Symptoms of low levels of Immature Granulocytes Count may not be easily noticeable as they can be non-specific. However, they could include frequent infections, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss.

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