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Is A Eosinophilia Count Of 44% A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: My eosinophilia count 44%. Abdomen pain all the time. What's are the side effects. And how to cure ?

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Cause for concern. Needs further work up.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

A eosinophil count so high is definitely alarming and cause of concern. It indicates there is a severe allergic reaction ongoing in your body. It could be respiratory causes like COPD and asthma, it could be due to worm infestation in bowels or could be due to infections like filariasis. Very unlikely yet possible, it could be due to a cancerous conversion of a granulocyte cell lineage (of blood production). It needs a proper work up. Treatment would depend upon the underlying cause.

Since there is abdominal pain associated, I would insist on deworming as the first measure. Albendazole 400 mg has to be taken single dose today and it has to be repeated after a fortnight. Evaluate the eosinophil count thereafter and proceed accordingly.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (18 minutes later)

Today I am admitted in hospital. Please confirm whether this is curable permanently upon medication.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is possible to resolve the condition with medication.

Detailed Answer:
Filariasis requires prolonged intervention and can be kept in control. Sometimes it can be eliminated completely. Getting rid of worms completely is also possible. Even if it is cancer, if detected early it can be cured completely.

I would insist you not to panic and to proceed with the treatment. Treatment would provide resolution.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor. It's really helps and motivated. Are you from XXXXXXX How I able meet you. Your address or chamber please.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Glad to know that it helped. Indeed I am from XXXXXXX Due to advanced age and ill health I no longer see patients and am restricted to the confines of my residence. Hence even though I can answer your queries online it would not be possible for you to see me directly. However, if you are interested I can refer you to some of my trusted and knowledgeable juniors who should be able to assist you. Let me know if you are interested and I would share details suitably.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (7 minutes later)

Yes Sir please help me with the same. Currently I am hospitalized in XXXXXXX Asia@ Salt lake under Dr. Ranbir Chowdhury.

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can still feel free to be in online discussion with me

Detailed Answer:
You may contact Dr. Diptanshu XXXXXXX on 0000. I have already informed him and have briefed him on your case. You may take it further with him. However, you may feel free to discuss any issue with me anytime.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar