A low white blood cell (WBC) count is a decreased number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood. A low WBC count is referred to medically as leukopenia.utoimmune diseases that attack your white blood cells can also lead to a low WBC count. Several different prescribed drugs, including chemotherapy, are known to decrease WBC production or destroy WBCs. A low WBC count can be serious because it increases your risk of developing a potentially life-threatening infection.
As arthritis worsens, joint movements can become limited and painful. Arthritic joints in the fingers often cause swollen, 'knobby' knuckles. Finger arthritis can cause popping and snapping as a result of small bone spurs around the arthritic joints. The joints may pop or snap because of uneven surfaces or alignment abnormalities.
Finger, hand, or wrist problems may be caused by an injury. If you think an injury caused your problem, see the topic Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries. But there are many other causes of finger, hand, or wrist problems. 1  Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on a nerve (median nerve) in the wrist.2  The symptoms include tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain of the fingers and hand.ut there are many other causes of finger, hand, or wrist problems. 1  Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on a nerve (median nerve) in the wrist. 2  The symptoms include tingling, numbness, weakness, or pain of the fingers and hand.