I have high eosinophils and creatine kinase levels. Should I be concerned?

Hi,

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I understand your concern. Firstly, as you rightly mentioned, an increase in eosinophil count is seen in allergic conditions and specific parasitic infestations. As you have a history of allergy, it is reflecting the same in your blood count. Also, it is not too high to be of any concern (that too isolated eosinophils). Now about CK levels. Creatinine kinase is a protein present in muscles (again, we have different subtypes of CK; let us not go into that now). Its level increases if there is any injury to the skeletal muscles. It can also show higher levels if you have given your blood sample immediately after workout/exercise.

Few questions to ask here. Do you experience cramps like pain in your hands or legs? Do you work out regularly? Have you noticed your urine turning black or brown after exercise? Have you suffered an injury in recent times, and or are you recovering from an injury? Do you take alcohol? Answers to these help me to suggest further. In your case, probably because you had a convulsion and a blood sample was given post that, CK level is showing higher. Your concern about having cancer. Cancer comes with plenty of symptoms in your body. I am not sure if you have consulted your doctor to help you with that. If not, kindly consult to help you further. I hope this helps. Take care. You are awaiting answers to my questions.

Hi,

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Thank you for those answers. My thinking was correct. An increase in CK levels is because of the workouts and convulsions you had. They remain mildly elevated for about 24 hours post-exercise, and blood sampling within that period may show an increase in levels. Now, it is of no concern in the absence of other symptoms (as you mentioned in your answers). I hope this helps. Take care. Kindly provide feedback if you are satisfied with the explanation.