Does a high RBC counts denote abnormality in an individual?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I recently got my blood test reports, and the doctor said the results are fine. But there are these abnormalities, and I am curious about them. I am getting more curious after I saw the results; all of it has something to do with my red blood cells.
My EOS is higher than the normal limit (9.47 percent), my RBC is higher than the normal limit (5.33 million cells/mcL), my MCV is lower (80.6 g/dL), my MCH is lower (25.1 g/dL), and my MCHC is lower (31.1 g/dL). The user-defined abnormalities mentioned were eosinophilic polycythemia and microcytic hypochromic RBC.
Are these normal?
Please give your suggestions.
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I went through your query and understood your concern.
Your eosinophil count is high. The causes for that can be frequent allergic respiratory infections, cold allergic rhinitis, asthma, skin disorders like eczema, or parasitic intestinal infections like hookworm, roundworm, etc. So, kindly rule out the above causes by history and investigations accordingly if needed.
Also, your PS (peripheral blood smear) shows microcytic hypochromic RBC (red blood cells), and the RBC count is not very high. And your Hb (hemoglobin) is within the limit. So, I do not think any treatment is needed for that. However, kindly consult a physician for further examination.
I hope this has helped you.
Take care.
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