What is the reason for low lymphocyte classification?

Lymphocytes are very important cells in our human body. The number of lymphocytes represents the level of our body's immunity, and lymphocytes can also help our body eliminate viral cells. Some people may have low lymphocyte classification, which may be due to inflammation or infection, and we need to pay special attention to it. The following is a detailed introduction to what causes low lymphocyte classification.

We should pay attention to the problem of low lymphocyte ratio. The answer to this problem is as follows: lymphocytes are a type of white blood cells. Produced by lymphoid organs, it is an important cellular component of the body's immune response function. Lymphoid organs can be divided into two categories according to their occurrence and function: central lymphoid organs (also known as primary lymphoid organs) and peripheral lymphoid organs (also known as secondary lymphoid organs). The former includes the thymus, bursa or its equivalent organ (some people believe that it is the bone marrow in mammals). They can continue to proliferate lymphocytes without antigen stimulation and transfer them to peripheral lymphoid organs after maturity. The latter includes spleen, lymph nodes, etc. Mature lymphocytes need to rely on antigen stimulation to differentiate and proliferate, and then exert their immune function.

What is the reason for low lymphocyte ratio?

First: the low percentage of lymphocytes is mainly caused by the high percentage of neutrophils. Lymphocytes and neutrophils are the main components of white blood cells. If one is high, the other will decrease. A high percentage of neutrophils is usually a sign of inflammation or infection, and is usually accompanied by an increase in the total white blood cell count.

Second: The specific cause should be analyzed in combination with the condition of the disease. For example, if there is no disease or symptom, the total white blood cell count is not high, and the percentage of neutrophils is simply high, it may also have no pathological significance. If infection is suspected, antibiotics may be used to treat the condition.

Third: The most common reason for a low lymphocyte ratio is low resistance or immunity. So if this happens, there is no need to do too many tests. Just take in some vitamin C and other immunity-enhancing foods in your diet.

Precautions

However, some individual cases cannot be ruled out, so a low ratio alone can be ignored. However, if multiple tests show that the ratio is too high or too low, you should have a careful check-up.