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What Does This Blood Report Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 6 Dec 2016

Question: I recently had my blood tests done and my eosinophil count was
Eosinophil (Differential Leucocyte Count) : 17.80 whereas the specified limit is 1-6.
Eosinophil (Absolute Leucocyte Count) :1.48 whereas the specified limit is 0.02-0.5
What could be the reason for such high count?

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
A high eosinophil count is normally a sign of allergy.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX welcome to HCM,

A high eosinophil count is normally a sign of allergy.

Sometimes it can be due to a reaction to worm infestation.

It can also be due to a condition called tropical eosinophilia. There are special drugs for it.

It can very rarely be due to a type of cancer.

It can be present without symptoms, or with stomach problems, or with sneezing or with cough.

If you have any of these problems they should be treated.

A stool examination for worms can be done.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (31 minutes later)

i had my stool examination done.. no worm infestation... but i do suffer from on and off sneezing and bouts of cough... And it is 3rd time in the year and haf i had my tests done but my eosinophil count is always high...

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I would first suggest a course of Monteleukast with Fexofenadine

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX

I would first suggest a course of Monteleukast with Fexofenadine for two weeks and if that does not bring down the eosinophil count----

a course of Hetrazan or Banocide for two weeks could benefit you.

I would like you to take these medications under your doctor's supervision.

Wishing you speedy recovery. Regards

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