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16 y/oF with history of heavy & prolonged menstruation, bruises w/ no trauma,gumbleeding when brushing teeth. CBC shows wbc 12.2 predominance of eosinophils at 16%, normal platelet, APTT,PTPA,BT,CT,RBC.PBS leucocytosis w/ predominance of eosinophils

2006-08-03 22:47:08 · 2 answers · asked by alana 1 in Health General Health Care Other - General Health Care

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In the US: Parasitic infections do not cause eosinophilia commonly because helminthic (ie, worm) infections occur rarely in the United States as compared to developing countries. Eosinophilia most commonly is due to allergic conditions, including drug reactions and atopic asthma.
Internationally: Helminthic infections are the most common cause of eosinophilia worldwide due to the high prevalence of helminthic parasite infections, several of which are estimated to involve hundreds of millions of people.

2006-08-03 22:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

It suggests to me that there are several problems. Eosinophilia is often the sign of internal parasites or an allergic response.. The bruising could be from capillary fragility (which might explain the prolonged menses). I suggest that a visit to an internist is warranted. Treatment could be simple but only a hematologist or an internist could evaluate your condition. If I were your physician, I would want to know the RBC, Hemoglobin, and clotting time and examine the slides myself.

2006-08-04 05:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by Frank 6 · 0 0

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