A bone marrow disorder is a less common, more serious cause of elevated white blood cells. Leukemia is the most frequent culprit. With this type of cancer, the bone marrow produces large numbers of defective white blood cells and releases them into the blood. Other bone marrow disorders, such as polycythemia vera, can also increase the WBC count.
Leaky gut syndrome is said to have symptoms including bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches and pains. But it's something of a medical mystery. âFrom an MDâs standpoint, itâs a very gray area,â says gastroenterologist Donald Kirby, MD, director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the Cleveland Clinic.
Causes of Leaky Gut Syndrome. The main cause of leaky gut syndrome is tight junction breakdown, and research is continuing to examine why that happens. As with many Irritable Bowel Diseases, the focus remains food intolerances, allergic reactions, genetic disposition toward the problem, and gut flora imbalances.