The abnormally high numbers of the eosinophil can be found not only in the blood but also in the body tissues. It is a chronic disorder. This is mostly curable if detected and treated in time and under proper guidance. And the affected persons can lead life in their normal way.
Diagnosis Of Eosinophilia:
A
simple blood test
is enough to diagnose the eosinophil count. Examination of the relevant tissue may be required if symptoms involved severity in the body tissues. A
biopsy
is performed to diagnose the condition. The spinal fluid is sometimes examined if CSF eosinophilia is suspected. It includes performing the lumber puncture test.
- A
complete blood coun
t – to diagnose eosinophilia
- A
spinal fluid examination
– to diagnose worm infections causing eosinophilia
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Imaging studies
– to obtain CT scan of the abdomens, lungs, pelvis etc.
How To Live With Eosinophilia ?
The basic goal of the treatment is to reduce the symptoms. Both local and systemic cosrticosteroids are used to manage the allergic conditions and reduce the high count of the eosinophils. Local Corticosteroids include the inhaled, topical ones while the systemic corticosteroids include the oral, intramuscular and intravenous systems. Extreme care should be taken to monitor the patients with hypereosinophilic syndrome. Because they are at a very high risk of heart damage and damage to other major organs. There are chances that a T-cell lymphoma may also develop.
