Eozinofiliya

What is Eosinophilia?

Eozinofiliya – the excessive increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood and bone.

Eosinophils – a type of white blood cells, that help protect the body from certain types of infections and are involved in allergic reactions. Eosinophils are produced in the bones, and then enter the blood.

There are several types of èozinofilii, including:

• Hereditary (family) eozinofilija, caused by problems in the genes, that control the production of eosinophils;
• Secondary Eosinophilia, associated with parasitic infection, Autoimmune response, allergies or other inflammatory diseases;
• Primary Eosinophilia – changes in formulation of eosinophils are associated with some forms of leukemia and chronic myeloid disorders, such as myelodysplastic syndrome.

Causes of èozinofilii

Èozinofiliû can cause some illness or overproduction of cells, eosinophils. The cause of the disease may vary, Depending on the type of èozinofilii. Reasons for èozinofilii include:

• Allergic diseases, such as asthma, Eczema and allergic rhinitis;
• Ailments from parasitic worms.

Sometimes the cause of the èozinofilii is unknown.

Risk factors èozinofilii

The presence in the family of patients with Eosinophilia in past or present increases the likelihood of family èozinofilii.

Disease, that increase the likelihood of secondary èozinofilii:

• Allergic rhinitis or hay fever;
• Allergies to foods;
• Dermatitis herpetiformis;
• Vasculitis;
• Exposure to toxins;
• Side effects of some medications;
• Parasitic infections;
• Cirrhosis of the liver;
• Asthma;
• Inflammatory condition, such as Scleroderma, poliarteriit, Sarcoidosis or an inflammatory bowel disease;
• Eczema;
• Hodgkin lymphoma;
• Nehodzhkinskaya lymphoma.

Disease, that increase the likelihood of primary èozinofilii include:

• Acute myeloid leukemia;
• Acute leukemia lymfoblastnыy;
• MDC.

Symptoms èozinofilii

Èozinofilii symptoms are often the same, as the main disease. For Example:

• Asthma symptoms can include:
  • Scarping breathing;
  • Breathlessness;
• Symptoms of parasitic infection can include:
  • Abdominal pain;
  • Diarrhea;
  • Fever;
  • Cough;
  • Rash;
• Symptoms of reaction to the remedy may include:
  • Skin rashes.

Rarer symptoms èozinofilii:

• Weight loss;
• Night sweats;
• Hyperadenosis;
• Skin rashes;
• Numbness and tingling due to nerve damage.

Èozinofilii Diagnostics

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. It can also refer you to a specialist in blood diseases.

For accurate diagnosis èozinofilii, They may be assigned additional tests:

• Blood test;
• Biopsy;
• Fecal;
• Study on bone marrow.

For surveys and run pictures of internal organs and structures of the body can be assigned:

• Chest X-ray;
• CT of the thorax and abdomen;
• Bronchoscopy.

Treatment èozinofilii

After the examination the doctor will prescribe the optimal treatment method èozinofilii. Primary and secondary Eosinophilia usually goes away after curing the underlying disease, which is the cause.

For the treatment of idiopathic èozinofilii intake of corticosteroids may be appointed. This group of drugs will help reduce inflammation and reduce the number of eosinophils. Corticosteroids may be prescribed in the form of spray inhalation, preparations for application to the skin, tablets or injections.

Prevention èozinofilii

Steps, you can take, to reduce the risk of èozinofilii, caused by parasites or allergies:

• MY PART Ruki, especially:
  • After using the toilet;
  • After changing the diaper;
  • After work or before a meal;
  • After contact with animals or soil;
  • After contact with infected people;
• Drink purified water. If you are not sure, that the water is clean, boil it;
• Avoid swallowing water while swimming in Lake, River, Sea;
• MY Fruit, that will be eaten raw;
• Drink only pasteurized milk and juice;
• Use precautions during sex;
• Avoid Triggers, allergenic.