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What Causes A Eosinophil Count Of 858?

I took my son to the doctor because he needed a regular physical for school. I have had concerns about his weight since he was born. My son is 4 and only weighs 36 pound. He had an absolute eosinophil count of 858 and a calcium of 10.6.these were the only two outliers in his blood test results.I am very concerned about the eosinophils count.
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Hi, I'am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns,

36 pound is normal weight for a 4 yr old child. Absolute eosinophils count of 858 /uL indicates mild eosinophilia , most common cause for which is allergy and or worm infestation. If otherwise normal he needs deworming if not done already . If everything is normal on physical examination , I do not think it is a cause of concern .

Serum calcium is slightly on higher side , if serum PTH level is normal , it is not cause of concern if physical examination is normal . Other common cause at this age is more use of Vitamin D , he may need evaluation for this . If your child has no other symptoms/signs , I think it is not related to something serious .

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions

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What Causes A Eosinophil Count Of 858?

Hi, I am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns, 36 pound is normal weight for a 4 yr old child. Absolute eosinophils count of 858 /uL indicates mild eosinophilia , most common cause for which is allergy and or worm infestation. If otherwise normal he needs deworming if not done already . If everything is normal on physical examination , I do not think it is a cause of concern . Serum calcium is slightly on higher side , if serum PTH level is normal , it is not cause of concern if physical examination is normal . Other common cause at this age is more use of Vitamin D , he may need evaluation for this . If your child has no other symptoms/signs , I think it is not related to something serious . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions Take care.