What does WNL mean in PHYSIOLOGY

WNL stands for White Neutrophil Lymphocyte. It's a ratio used to help diagnose and monitor certain diseases.

Physicians use the WNL ratio to assess a patient's immune system. The ratio reflects the balance between neutrophils (white blood cells) and lymphocytes (another kind of white blood cell). High or low levels of neutrophils can indicate infections or other illnesses.

High WNL ratios may indicate an increase in inflammation, infection, or other illness in some cases. Usually the correlation with disease is not as strong as when there are extremely high or low counts outside of the normal range.

Low WNL ratios may suggest a weakened immune system which could be due to chronic conditions such as HIV/AIDS, chemotherapy or malnutrition. Another possibility could be that the patient has excessive amounts of lymphocytes indicating an autoimmune disorder.

Yes, abnormal results may be indicative of underlying health issues that require further medical investigation and treatment. If these underlying issues go untreated, it could result in more serious health complications down the line.

Generally speaking, living a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition and regular exercise will help maintain a healthy immune system which should also help support your sex id cells (lymphocytes) and white blood cells (neutrophils) and maintain a normal WNL ratio.

Depending on your age, lifestyle choices, medical history and current medications you might need to check your white cell count periodically to keep track of any changes in your health status or potential illnesses. In general it's recommended to have your full blood count checked annually by your GP for comprehensive monitoring purposes.

Smoking can damage many parts of your body including your lungs and immune system which can impair their ability to fight bacteria and viruses leading to an increased risk of developing infections or other illnesses resulting in an imbalance in your neutrophil/lymphocyte count known as the White Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (WNL). Quitting smoking is one way you can help protect yourself from potential risks associated with imbalanced counts like this one.