high range of protein in the blood

I just did my annual blood check and all come good beside the total protein the total was 9.2 (6.2-8.3)
for the last 4 years I have between 8.6-9.2 is there enything I should be worried? and my wbc is 3.8 (3.8-10.8)
let me know if is eny diet I can do to decrease the amonth of protein

Thanks
Sharon

[Kevin Pho, MD]

This isn't a GI-related question, but I'll address it anyways.

There are a variety of reasons for a high serum protein level, including, infection, cancer, inflammation, or autoimmune disease.

The next step would be to consider a serum and urine protein electrophoresis to help elucidate the cause.

These options can be discussed with both your personal physician, and in conjunction with a hematologist.

This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Kevin Pho, M.D.

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[hbp702]

It isn't likely diet. Causes seem to be infection, inflammation and bone marrow disorders. Eating protein isn't listed as a cause. Your wbc is at the low end of normal too. Strange. Infection and inflammation would tend to make this high, but some cause a paradoxical lowering.

I suggest you go to a hemotologist.