What are the symptoms of leukopenia?

Expert answer:

THE leucopenia has no specific symptoms, since in itself it is not a disease, but a laboratory change, seen in the blood test.

In some cases, it may be just a normal variation related to the time of the individual's life. But it may be a sign of some health problem, and in that case, the symptoms will be those of the causative disease.

For example, if it is a infection, there may be fever, weakness, respiratory symptoms etc.; if it's a tumor, there may be weight loss; if it is a consequence of hypothyroidism, could have excessive drowsiness, slowness for activities. And so on.

Leukopenia must be investigated by the doctor who initially requested the blood count. When necessary, he may refer you to a specialist.