Hi , just been looking at my medical results on line and it says my eosinophil results are abnormal at 0.72 x
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Can anyone explain this result please
If I'm understanding what the google has served up, you have a mildly elevated eosinophil count. It could be caused by something as simple as taking a laxative. Here's some information that might shed some light on a reason for your eosinophil count:
"Normal results - In adults, a normal blood sample reading will show fewer than 500 eosinophil cells per microliter of blood. In children, eosinophil levels vary with age.
Abnormal results - If you have over 500 eosinophil cells per microliter of blood, then it indicates you have a disorder known as eosinophilia. Eosinophilia is classified as either mild (500–1,500 eosinophil cells per microliter), moderate (1,500 to 5,000 eosinophil cells per microliter), or severe (greater than 5,000 eosinophil cells per microliter). This can be due to any of the following:
an infection by parasitic worms
an autoimmune disease
severe allergic reactions
eczema
asthma
seasonal allergies
leukemia and certain other cancers
ulcerative colitis
scarlet fever
lupus
Crohn’s disease
a significant drug reaction
an organ transplant rejection
Under normal conditions, eosinophil counts are lowest in the morning and highest in the evening.
Medications that may cause you to have an increased eosinophil count include:
diet pills
interferon, which is a drug that helps treat infection
some antibiotics
laxatives that contain psyllium
tranquilizers"