Question 1

im worried! concern is that my son who is 3.7 years his absolute eosinophils was 610 normal was (15-600) eosinophils was 9.1 when normal said (0-6) monocytes was 11.7 when normal says (0-10) is this concern? he has frequent egzema and allergies?

Accepted Answer

: This sounds like the type of blood counts I would expect with a kid with multiple allergies and eczema, Discuss it with his doc. I don't find it worrisome with that type of history.

Question 2

should i be worried if s.neutrophils are 34.2 lymphocytes 44.6 monocytes 9.9 eosinophils 11.0 and basophils 0.3? i have ironn anemia def and allergies

Accepted Answer

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, it would have helped to have the actual counts, however, the relative numbers are in keeping with your diagnoses. Iron deficiency in an adult male of concern and you need to be evaluated for blood loss by your doctor.

Question 3

i had a cbc done. wbc 3.5%, neutrophils 44, monocytes 13% and eso 5.7%. all else normal. no symptoms except bad seasonal allergies. thoughts?

Accepted Answer

No concern: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your lab results are not a cause for concern.
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Question 4

wbc (2.8)l , rbc (4.12)l, monocytes (19) h, neutrophil absolute(1.33) lymphocyte absolute(0.88). my bloodwork was normal minus these results. my doctor said i just have allergies..this is ridiculous. any explanation?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal. See doctor: Allergy may be suggested by the presence of an elevated eosinophil count which in fact your blood test showed a zero count.  These tests are abnormal (very low WBC) and you may have very low resistance to infection.  I recommend that you consult a hematologist ASAP. If you can tell us what symptoms you have, we may be able to give you a better answer. You are right about your intuition

Question 5

i have consistently low wbc, 3.5& elevated monocyte 12.8, eosinophil 9.1, basophil 2.3, neutrophil 1.5. doctor seems unconcerned & blames it on "allergies" though ive never been diagnosed with, nor have any allergies sx 
recent barretts dx. help?

Accepted Answer

: More details are needed. Like the trend. Is this new or old? What is your family background? health like.

Question 6

celiac and hashimotos here. everytime i have a baby i get really sick bc of new/ increased allergies. most severe is fragrance reaction to citrus rind. just had my 3rd really sensitive/cant avoid bc its everywhere. how do i find cofactors?

Accepted Answer

: Avoidance is one strategy, but formal allergy testing may be indicated. Is the symptom an intolerance or actual allergic reaction? What are your symptoms? Is there itching and a rash, which are common allergic symptoms. Rinsing nasal passages with saline may help.

Question 7

i have allergies where there are lumps all over my body and after time these lumps increase in area until they form a uniform layer.what is causing it?

Accepted Answer

See below: These are symptoms that require a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after obtaining this informstion, can he/she adequately diagnose and treat you.

Question 8

my wbcs are low, particularity my monocytes. what causes low monocytes? and how can i increase them?

Accepted Answer

Numbers are just...: Numbers are just numbers. Without details and the whole picture of the patient, numbers cannot tell much. That means a patient needs to review her lab results with her ordering doctor, presumably her primary care doctor who knows all about her medical and personal history. Issues to discuss include:  what is the definition of LOW, is it good or bad to be LOW in monocytes or does it even matter.

Question 9

does prednosone raise monocytes?

Accepted Answer

Most typically: Neutrophils but monocytes could also be up.

Question 10

would  i have an increased risk of hives if i have allergies?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Just because one may have allergies does not mean that one will be at higher risk for hives.

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Im worried! concern is that my son who is 3.7 years his absolute eosinophils was 610 normal was (15-600) eosinophils was 9.1 when normal said (0-6) monocytes was 11.7 when normal says (0-10) is this concern? he has frequent egzema and allergies?

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Should i be worried if s.neutrophils are 34.2 lymphocytes 44.6 monocytes 9.9 eosinophils 11.0 and basophils 0.3? i have ironn anemia def and allergies

A member asked:

I had a cbc done. wbc 3.5%, neutrophils 44, monocytes 13% and eso 5.7%. all else normal. no symptoms except bad seasonal allergies. thoughts?

A member asked:

Wbc (2.8)l , rbc (4.12)l, monocytes (19) h, neutrophil absolute(1.33) lymphocyte absolute(0.88). my bloodwork was normal minus these results. my doctor said i just have allergies..this is ridiculous. any explanation?

A member asked:

I have consistently low wbc, 3.5& elevated monocyte 12.8, eosinophil 9.1, basophil 2.3, neutrophil 1.5. doctor seems unconcerned & blames it on "allergies" though ive never been diagnosed with, nor have any allergies sx recent barretts dx. help?

A member asked:

Celiac and hashimotos here. everytime i have a baby i get really sick bc of new/ increased allergies. most severe is fragrance reaction to citrus rind. just had my 3rd really sensitive/cant avoid bc its everywhere. how do i find cofactors?

A member asked:

I have allergies where there are lumps all over my body and after time these lumps increase in area until they form a uniform layer.what is causing it?

A member asked:

My wbcs are low, particularity my monocytes. what causes low monocytes? and how can i increase them?

A member asked:

Does prednosone raise monocytes?

A member asked:

Would i have an increased risk of hives if i have allergies?

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