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.
Cause of Finger Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease. With this type of arthritis, cartilage -- a tough, but flexible tissue that covers the ends of the bones forming a joint -- wears away gradually. Injury to a joint (sprain or fracture) can cause damage to cartilage.