What is the reason for the high percentage of monocytes

Monocytes are derived from hematopoietic stem cells in the human bone marrow. They can phagocytize foreign substances and produce antibodies. Therefore, monocytes are also very important cells. Many people are also concerned about the reason why the monocyte percentage is high, which is generally related to infection.

1. Infection

Monocytes are the largest blood cells in the blood. Currently, medicine believes that they are the predecessors of macrophages, with obvious deformation movements, and can engulf and remove injured, aging cells and their fragments. Monocytes also participate in immune responses. Monocytes are also the main cell defense system against pathogenic bacteria and parasites in cells, and have the ability to identify and kill tumor cells. Increased monocytes are generally caused by infection or tumors. Of course, the specific reasons still need to be analyzed in combination with clinical practice. The results of blood routine tests show that the percentage of monocytes is high. Generally, increased monocytes are mainly seen in infectious diseases. In terms of diet, it is recommended to eat a light diet, drink more water, eat more fruits, eat less fatty meat, do not eat spicy and irritating foods, such as peppers, etc., drink less or try not to drink, keep bowel movements smooth, and stay up less at night. If you have time, you can exercise.

2. Disease

If the blood test shows that the monocyte count is high, and if everything else is normal, there is no special meaning. It is recommended to recheck in a few days. This high count can be seen in subacute bacterial endocarditis, active tuberculosis, malaria, monocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, lymphoreticular sarcoma, etc. None of these diseases can be diagnosed based on the high monocyte count. The diagnosis must be based on clinical symptoms, signs, other tests and auxiliary examinations.

3. Combined analysis

The monocyte percentage is slightly higher than the normal reference value and requires a comprehensive analysis based on the total white blood cell count and clinical symptoms. Guidance: Provide detailed values ​​of routine blood tests, especially white blood cells, and manually classify white blood cells in blood smears and observe the morphology of various types of white blood cells under the microscope. Regularly review blood routine and observe changes in monocyte percentage.