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Eosinophilia |
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Eosinophilia is a condition, in which abnormally high count of eosinophils are in the bloodstream. Eosinophilia is not considered to be a disease, but it can be a response to diseases. An increased eosinophils count in the bloodstream generally indicates proper response to defected parasites, cells, or substances that result in allergic reactions (allergen). Once eosinophils are produced in the person’s bone marrow, they enter the blood, but remain there just for several hours before traveling to tissues throughout the individual’s body. If a foreign substance enters the body, it is detected by neutrophils and lymphocytes, which release substance that attracts eosinophils to the areas. After that, eosinophils release toxic substances that may destroy parasites and defected human cells. Eosinophila-Myalgia syndrome is a medical condition, where eosinophilia is accompanied with tenderness and muscle aches, neurologic abnormality, fatigue, cough, rashes, joint aches, and shortness of breath. Usually, eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome appeared in the 1990’s in individuals who used large amounts of tryptophan – a famous health food product, recommended by physicians to improve sleep. Product impurity, possibly resulted in the syndrome. Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome may last weeks to months after tryptopham discontinuation and may result in permanent neurologic damage, and in very rare cases, death. The treatment of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome is unknown; physical rehabilitations is usually recommended.
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Disease Conditions > E
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| Related Searches |
pulmonary eosinophilia, eosonophilia |
| Date Submitted |
29-Oct-2005
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