5. Diagnosis & Tests
Diagnosing Neutropenia is difficult because it is a very rare condition. Often, its symptoms are confused with other diseases or ailments. It is common for a misdiagnosis to happen with Neutropenia because of its intangibility.
Neutropenia does not show any symptoms. It is sometimes discovered during routine blood tests or tests for a different condition. Early misdiagnosis is a common issue for patients and families with Neutropenia. For this reason, patients undergoing chemotherapy must undergo regular blood tests. Some tests may depend on the type of Neutropenia.
In order to diagnose Neutropenia, the following tests will be done, depending on the type:
1. Usually, a blood sample is used for the diagnosis of Neutropenia. …show more content…
In order to officially establish Neutropenia, a physician will need a Complete Blood Count (CBC) which directly measures the neutrophil count.
3. In Cyclic Neutropenia the Neutrophil is always at a very low level. Here, the counts can test normal or may test very low at other times due to the change cycle.
4. Physicians should also do a blood test for neutrophil antibodies to exclude autoimmune Neutropenia.
5. If initial blood tests confirm Neutropenia, the next diagnosis is a bone marrow analysis which is taken with the patient under sedation.
6. Treatment & Therapy
The treatment of Neutropenia depends on the cause and dangerousness of the disorder and can contain drugs that will speed up the body's production of neutrophils.
Untreated severe Neutropenia can result in the untimely death of the patient. Their deficiency in neutrophil white cells makes them a sure target for infection. Even an indication of slight fever should be given immediate medical attention.
With this in mind, always talk with your doctor about any symptoms you may encounter, as well as any new symptoms or a change in symptoms.
The physician may take these methods for treating neutropenia:
• Prescribe antibiotics for bacterial
Diagnosing Neutropenia is difficult because it is a very rare condition. Often, its symptoms are confused with other diseases or ailments. It is common for a misdiagnosis to happen with Neutropenia because of its intangibility.
Neutropenia does not show any symptoms. It is sometimes discovered during routine blood tests or tests for a different condition. Early misdiagnosis is a common issue for patients and families with Neutropenia. For this reason, patients undergoing chemotherapy must undergo regular blood tests. Some tests may depend on the type of Neutropenia.
In order to diagnose Neutropenia, the following tests will be done, depending on the type:
1. Usually, a blood sample is used for the diagnosis of Neutropenia. …show more content…
In order to officially establish Neutropenia, a physician will need a Complete Blood Count (CBC) which directly measures the neutrophil count.
3. In Cyclic Neutropenia the Neutrophil is always at a very low level. Here, the counts can test normal or may test very low at other times due to the change cycle.
4. Physicians should also do a blood test for neutrophil antibodies to exclude autoimmune Neutropenia.
5. If initial blood tests confirm Neutropenia, the next diagnosis is a bone marrow analysis which is taken with the patient under sedation.
6. Treatment & Therapy
The treatment of Neutropenia depends on the cause and dangerousness of the disorder and can contain drugs that will speed up the body's production of neutrophils.
Untreated severe Neutropenia can result in the untimely death of the patient. Their deficiency in neutrophil white cells makes them a sure target for infection. Even an indication of slight fever should be given immediate medical attention.
With this in mind, always talk with your doctor about any symptoms you may encounter, as well as any new symptoms or a change in symptoms.
The physician may take these methods for treating neutropenia:
• Prescribe antibiotics for bacterial