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There is a number of conditions that the body can face on any given day, some are external and visible; while others are so deeply rooted in the wiring of the internal body it can be almost impossible to notice.<\/p>\n

Eosinophilia is a condition that could go undetected for some time if the signs and symptoms are not closely examined. This condition occurs when the immune system produces too many eosinophils in the body. To state it simply, the body creates various types of white blood cells to help the body fend off bacteria and viruses that threaten to cause infection. One such blood cell type is eosinophils. These cells can be easily identified under microscopic inspection, this is owed to the fact that they have a 2-lobe nucleus.<\/p>\n

These cells can become dangerous and can trigger an assortment of disorders. Below is a list of 9 things you don\u2019t know about eosinophils.<\/p>\n

1. The Body Produces Eosinophils In The Bone Marrow<\/h3>\n

Eosinophils produced by the body in the bone marrow can take up to 8 days to ripen. Once they have fully developed the body releases them into the body. Eosinophils are believed to have many functions once successfully in the body\u2019s bloodstream. These functions include the ability to fight off parasites, viruses, and bacteria. They can also kill off cells that happen to be aiding in allergic reactions, or forge inflammatory body responses and also mending already inflamed areas.<\/p>\n

One of the causes of eosinophilia is the fact that although eosinophils form an integral part of the immune system they don\u2019t always respond in the body\u2019s best interest. Eosinophils have a reputation for flaring up conditions, namely the inflammation of body tissue and food allergies. This is because whenever eosinophils spread into the body\u2019s tissues they emit poisons meant to destroy invading substances, however, this poison can at a time cause some serious and dangerous damage to the tissues.<\/p>\n

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\"\"2. Eosinophils Can Be Counted<\/h3>\n

Given the fact that we are living in a hyper-technologized world, it should come as no surprise that eosinophils produced by the body can be counted. Eosinophil counts are a measure of the volume of eosinophils operating within the body on any given day. This is done through a blood test called the \u201cwhite blood cell count\u201d which will have to be ordered by a medical practitioner. One important factor that you ought to be aware of this that eosinophils values can vary from different labs.<\/p>\n

On the back end of this, many labs will often issue out reference ranges. These give an average result for that specific test\u2019s measurements. Based on research conducted by the Cincinnati Centre for eosinophilic disorders, the acceptable spectrum for eosinophils in the blood should be between zero and 450 eosinophils per cubic blood millimeters. Eosinophils are also often spotted in the uterus, spleen, intestines, and ovaries.<\/p>\n

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3. Eosinophils Are A Kind From Many<\/h3>\n

Early on it was mentioned that the body produces a number of white blood cells and releases them into the body\u2019s bloodstream. One key factor you ought to know is that eosinophils are one kind of many different kinds of blood cells produced by the body. The full name of the eosinophils count test includes the term \u201cdifferential\u201d, as such, when the eosinophils count test is done the purpose is to identify all the different kinds of white blood cells that are circulating in the body.<\/p>\n

The other kinds of blood cells produced by the body include basophils, monocytes, lymphocytes, and neutrophils. All these cells are produced by the body to work together to fend off a plethora of diseases and conditions that may have slipped into the body\u2019s bloodstream. Some of these cells specifically fight off inflammations caused by bacterial infections, the flu or cold, and even parasites that are leeching off the body\u2019s blood supply.<\/p>\n

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\"\"4. Eosinophils Has Both High Levels And Low Levels<\/h3>\n

When the test results do come out, you may find that your eosinophils levels can be either high, \u201cnormal\u201d or low. When they are normal it means they are functioning to the best of their ability and for the body. Therefore, the focus is placed on results that show high levels of eosinophils production as well as low levels. High eosinophils levels can be a telling signal.<\/p>\n

This is because they make up only around 5% of all the white blood cells produced by the body. As such a blood count above 500 eosinophils in a microliter of blood is deemed to be higher-than-the-norm. When this happens, it gives rise to the condition known as eosinophilia. If these numbers get to a count higher than 1,500 is called a hypereosinophilic syndrome. As already mentioned the standard count of eosinophils is between 0 and 450 as such a low-level eosinophils count is not considered to be an issue.<\/p>\n

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5. The Body Can Overproduce Eosinophils<\/h3>\n

In the previous section, it was mentioned that the body can produce an excess amount of eosinophils. This was identified as eosinophilia, this occurs when the body has produced between 500 and 1,500 eosinophils per blood microliter. Eosinophilia can be caused by a number of conditions that tend to plague the body. These conditions include but are not limited to Asthma, especially when an inhaler is being taken regularly. Inflammatory diseases such as bowel disease can also cause eosinophil levels to rise.<\/p>\n

The fact that eosinophils help to fend off parasitic infections should come as no surprise that the presence of these could cause the body to overproduce eosinophils. Another factor that can cause higher levels of eosinophils is bad reactions to prescribed and non-prescribed medications. This is why many doctors tend to order blood tests when dealing with serious illnesses to ensure that prescribed medications are compatible with the body\u2019s mechanics.<\/p>\n

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6. Certain Medical Conditions Can Affect Eosinophil Levels<\/h3>\n

Over and above specific conditions causing eosinophils levels to rise, there are also specific conditions caused by increased eosinophils levels. These conditions may extend from simple and uncomplicated to complex and deadly. One such condition even carries eosinophils in its name, Eosinophilic pneumonia is a condition that is triggered when an individual has excess amounts of eosinophils inside their lung tissue. The fact that these flood the lungs can cause breathing difficulties, aching muscles, the exertion of mucus and blood when coughing as well as below standard oxygen within the blood.<\/p>\n

There are also rare cases where people may suffer an entire shut down of their respiratory system. Another eosinophilic infection is known as esophagitis, which is when an allergic reaction flares up in the esophagus. This may result in individuals feeling intense stomach throbs, pain when swallowing saliva and food as well as feelings of nausea. Another condition is a fungal infection commonly referred to as valley fever.<\/p>\n

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7. Too Many Eosinophilia Can Be Deadly<\/h3>\n

Hypereosinophilic syndrome was previously identified as the overproduction of eosinophils within the body. This condition is known to occur when the body\u2019s eosinophilic levels have risen to more than 1,500 per microliter of blood. For this to arise it means the body is overproducing these white blood cells; which, as already stated can cause a number of diseases ranging from menial to life-threatening. Hypereosinophilic syndrome which is also known as HES is commonly known to affect specifically men above the age of 50 years-old.<\/p>\n

Combining the deadliness and possibilities of a lethal organ eosinophilic infiltration with age can prove to be a rather toxic combination. The older the body gets the harder it is for it to fight diseases, which may also affect the effectiveness of treatments. This could be especially true if the affected organs are the heart, lungs, and liver. This is because even the slightest misstep in handling these organs can lead to death.<\/p>\n

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\"\"8. Eosinophilia Has Accompanying Symptoms<\/h3>\n

The various symptoms attributed to eosinophilia are largely dependent on the organs affected by their presence as well as the gravity and spread of the disease and various (already previously identified) medical conditions. Some of the symptoms that people should look out for include rash, coughing up blood, heavy intense coughing, coughing up mucus, wheezing heavily when coughing, fever, strange blood counts, itching, struggling to breathe\/shortness of breath, expanded lymph nodes, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n

The reality the eosinophils can cause a number of conditions and a number of conditions can cause eosinophilic disorders it makes it extremely hard for doctors to diagnose the root causes of some of these symptoms. As such over and above conduction eosinophils count tests, doctors may also conduct biopsies of any organs suspected of displaying these symptoms, this sometimes also includes a biopsy on the bone marrow. This is all done with the hopes of identifying the underlying origins of the elevated eosinophils levels.<\/p>\n

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9. Eosinophilia Can Be Treated<\/h3>\n

Eosinophilia is a condition that can be monitored and treated. The most difficult part is not treating high eosinophil levels, it is tracing them in the first place and connecting them to their root cause. Once this is done, then depending on the causes and symptoms doctors can devise a treatment plan. The treatment plans will also vary based on which organs were infected and affected. However, with each treatment plane devised the primary objects remain consistent.<\/p>\n

The first objective of the plan is to significantly decrease the produced number of eosinophils, thereafter try to prevent and limit damage to the afflicted organ as well as slow the progression spread of disease. Slowing the progressive spread of the disease is where doctors can prescribe suppositories to hinder the further growth of existing cells as well as those still being produced. Steroids known as corticosteroids are usually administered to protect against fluid retention and severe rash and reactions.<\/p>\n\r\n

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