Monocytes are white blood cells that are common to the blood of all vertebrates and they help the immune system to function properly. There are a number of reasons for a high monocyte count, which can also be called monocytosis. Some of the reasons can include stress, viral fevers, inflammation and organ necrosis.
Review the available symptom checkers for these symptoms of Paraneoplastic syndromes: 1  Skin symptoms -- Symptom Checker. 2  Fever -- Symptom Checker. 3  Loss of appetite -- Symptom Checker. 4  Weight loss -- Symptom Checker. 5  Itchy skin -- Symptom Checker. 6  Flushed skin -- Symptom Checker. 7  Cushing's syndrome -- Symptom Checker.
Paraneoplastic stiff-person syndrome is a rare disorder that affects the nervous system in some individuals with cancer, especially individuals with cancer of the lungs or breast. The disorder is characterized by stiffness and rigidity, along with painful spasms. Symptoms usually begin in the muscles of the lower back and legs. The disorder may grow progressively worse eventually affecting the arms and other parts of the body.