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Hi. Could you pls advise on the attached report where it say eosinophils 13.3% and absolute eosinophil count 1285/mm3. Is it dangerous and something linked to cancer
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High eosinophil count indicates allergy. Please share details of your problem. Then I can guide you further.
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Your report shows:
• Eosinophils: 13.3% (elevated; normal ~1–6%)
• Absolute Eosinophil Count (AEC): 1285/mm³
• ESR: 20 (mildly elevated)
• Other counts (ANC, ALC, platelets) are normal
An AEC of 1285 falls under mild to moderate eosinophilia.
Classification:
• Mild: 500–1500
• Moderate: 1500–5000
• Severe: >5000
So yours is not severe.
Most common causes in India:
• Allergies (dust, sinusitis, asthma)
• Parasitic infection (worms)
• Skin allergies
• Drug reaction
Cancer-related eosinophilia is rare and usually:
• AEC persistently >1500–2000
• Associated with abnormal CBC findings
• Weight loss, fever, lymph node enlargement
Your report does NOT show alarming hematologic abnormalities.
Based on this report alone, this does not suggest cancer.
Next Steps
✔ Check for allergy symptoms:
• Sneezing
• Itching
• Wheezing
• Skin rashes
✔ Do:
• Stool examination (ova/parasite)
• Serum IgE level
✔ Deworming (if clinically appropriate)
✔ Repeat CBC after 4–6 weeks
If AEC remains persistently above 1500 or rises further, then further evaluation is needed.
Health Tips
✔ Avoid dust exposure
✔ Use mask in polluted areas
✔ Maintain hygiene and clean bedding
✔ Do not panic based on percentage — always see absolute count
Mild eosinophilia is very common and usually benign.
If you share whether you have allergy symptoms or recent infections, I can guide more specifically.
For a structured interpretation of your CBC with clinical correlation and to rule out any serious cause properly, you may book an online consultation so we can evaluate this thoroughly and give you complete clarity.
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It rise in an allergic conditions...it will comes in normal range in few days...
And you and any allergic symptoms...take medicine for it
Consult for better and further treatment
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Kindly do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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