Eosinophilia myalgia syndrome
Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome (pronunciation: ee-oh-sin-oh-FEE-lee-uh my-AL-juh sin-drome) is a rare, but severe condition that affects the muscles, skin, and organs of the body. The syndrome is characterized by an abnormally high number of eosinophils in the blood or tissues and severe muscle pain (myalgia).
Etymology
The term Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome is derived from three Greek words: eos meaning "dawn" or "rosy", referring to the pink color of eosinophils when stained with eosin, a red dye; philos meaning "loving", referring to the attraction of these cells to eosin; myalgia meaning "muscle pain".
Symptoms
The symptoms of Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome can vary greatly among individuals. They may include severe muscle pain, fatigue, skin rashes, and abnormalities in the blood, including an increased number of eosinophils. Other symptoms may include nerve damage (neuropathy), lung damage (pulmonary fibrosis), and heart problems.
Causes
Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome is often associated with the ingestion of certain products containing L-tryptophan, an essential amino acid. However, the exact cause of the syndrome is still unknown.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome is based on a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation, and specialized tests such as blood tests to detect high levels of eosinophils and muscle enzymes.
Treatment
Treatment of Eosinophilia Myalgia Syndrome is focused on relieving symptoms and may include medications to reduce inflammation and pain, physical therapy to improve muscle strength, and in severe cases, immunosuppressive therapy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eosinophilia myalgia syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Eosinophilia myalgia syndrome
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