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Eosinophil Count
I have recently had a blood test Hb, TC platelet counts are normal In DC section the Eosinophil count is not under normal range, it is 8 % where as the normal is from 1 - 4 %. I am not under any medication right now .. Is this something serious to be considered ?
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Hello, if u feel no COMPLAINT than it's ok if SYMPTOMS lilke skin ALLERGY or RESPIRATORY distress than start treatment OTHERWISE no need to start treatment. Ok bye.
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Dr. Asad Raza
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12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Eosinophilia
Eosinophilia is defined as a peripheral blood eosinophil count > 500/μL usually due to an allergic reaction or a parasitic infection or sometimes drug reaction.
SX - ask about recent travel (suggesting possible parasite exposure), allergies, medication use.
PE - Rash (allergic, dermatologic, or vasculitic disorders), abnormal lung findings (asthma, lung infections, or syndromes of pulmonary infiltration with eosinophilia), and generalized lymphadenopathy or splenomegaly (myeloproliferative disorders or cancer).
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DX - CBC. Stool Ova and Parasite. CXR.
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TX - Sometimes corticosteroids. Anti-parasitic medication. Drugs known to be associated with eosinophilia are stopped.
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