A high white blood cell count, also known as leukocytosis, could be a sign of an undetected infection (and the immune system ramping up to fight it). It can also be a sign of stress or in rare cases, blood cancer. Smoking and excessive exercise can also increase white blood cells. The best treatment is to determine and address the underlying cause.

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