Question 1

please explain hypereosinophilic syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Too many eosinophils: Eosinophils, a type of immune cell, are too abundant in hes. High eos can be seen in allergies and in some parasitic or viral infections. If these conditions are ruled out, you are left with hes. High eos can lead to inflammation in the skin, internal organs, nerves, and the lining of blood vessels and the heart. See a hematologist or immunologist for more information.

Question 2

what are the tests for hypereosinophilic syndrome?

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Multiple tests: A complete blood count will determine if you have increased numbers of eosinophils. Then, common causes of high eosinophils must be excluded, usually by blood tests for parasites or other infections. Other blood tests and/or imaging tests can determine if the eosinophils are damaging internal organs. Finally, blood tests and bone marrow biopsy can help determine what is causing the condition.

Question 3

what do you know about hypereosinophilic syndrome?

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Many causes-heart: Increased number of eosinophils can be due to many causes, including allergy, parasitic infestation, tumors, leukemia and sometimes due to unknown causes.  A common complication of very high eosinophil counts is clotting of blood in the heart chambers.

Question 4

what is some info about hypereosinophilic syndrome?

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Here: Characterized by an eosinophil count > 1500 on repeat testing over 6 months, with involvement of the heart or other organs.  Ruling out secondary causes of eosinophilia (infections, malignancy, etc).  Ruling out a clonal bone marrow disorder.  There are now essentially 6 different subtypes of hes (hypereosinophilic syndrome).  If undefined, it is referred to as idiopathic.  Hope this helps.

Question 5

what are the symptoms of hypereosinophilic syndrome?

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Very variable: It depends on what organs are involved. Fatigue, increased blood coagulation, enlarged liver, strokes can occur, problems with nerves such as numbness, there can be recurrent swelling, shortness of breath, wheezing, and nonspecific rashes. Blood work and biopsies may needed to make the diagnosis as most symptoms are not specific to the condition.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: hypereosinophilic syndrome?

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Hypereosinophilia: Absolute increase in eosinophil numbers, without another obvious cause resulting in a constellation of symptoms including  puritis and allergic type symtoms.

Question 7

what are my chances of having hypereosinophilic syndrome? is it common?

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Very low: Hypereosinophilic syndrome is a rare disorder. See this site for more info.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2045078/

Question 8

how is someone diagnosed with hypereosinophilic syndrome? what are the signs?

Accepted Answer

High eos and exclude: HES is when there is elevated eosinophil count (≥ 1500 eosinophils/mm³) in the blood for at least 6 months without any recognizable cause, with involvement of either the heart, nervous system, or bone marrow. HES affects many organs at the same time, symptoms may include rash, hives, dizziness, cough, short of breath, confusion, memory loss, fever, fatigue and mouth sores.

Question 9

what are the effects of risperdial medication on a down's syndrome child?

Accepted Answer

Not really known: It's not really known, it's a risk benefit analysis in every case.

Question 10

which medications can cause brugada syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Go here..: Brugadadrugs.org. 

The list of drugs that may or may not exacerbate is extensive. There are tables on this website divided in categories from likely to cause symptoms to "controversial".

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