Low hematocrit and hemoglobin and high white cell count

Polycythemia or erythrocytosis means an elevated number of red blood cells. The most common blood cell abnormalities diagnosed in patients with Down syndrome include: polycythemia (also known as erythrocytosis), macrocytosis, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, leucopenia, leukemoid reactions and transient myeloproliferative disorder. What Are the Most Common Hematologic Abnormalities Identified in Patients With Down Syndrome? Sometimes the abnormalities seen in the blood cells in patients with Down syndrome can lead to serious medical problems evaluation and treatment by a hematologist/oncologist (physician who specializes in disorders of the blood cells and the care of cancer patients) may be necessary. Some patients will have persistent changes in the blood cells throughout their life. In many instances the abnormalities resolve spontaneously after a period of time this is especially common among newborn babies with Down syndrome. Some of the changes found in the blood cells of individuals with Down syndrome can be associated with other medical complications seen among this patient population many times, however, the same blood cell abnormalities are diagnosed without an apparent cause.

Individuals with Down syndrome frequently show abnormalities in the blood cells which include the red cells (cells that carry oxygen throughout the body), white cells (infection-fighting cells) and platelets (cells that help to stop bleeding).

Low hematocrit and hemoglobin and high white cell count