Eosinophiluria
Eosinophiluria
Eosinophiluria (pronounced: ee-oh-sin-oh-fill-yoo-ree-uh) is a medical condition characterized by the presence of eosinophils in the urine. The term is derived from the Greek words "eosin," meaning "dawn" or "rosy," and "philos," meaning "loving," referring to the affinity of eosinophils for eosin, a red dye. "Uria" is derived from the Greek word "ouron," meaning urine.
Eosinophiluria is often associated with interstitial nephritis, a kidney disorder, and is a common finding in patients with acute allergic interstitial nephritis (AIN). It can also be seen in patients with parasitic infections, drug reactions, and bladder dysfunction.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of eosinophiluria is typically made through a urinalysis, a test that examines the content of the urine. A high percentage of eosinophils in the urine is indicative of eosinophiluria. The Hansel stain is often used to identify eosinophils in the urine.
Treatment
Treatment of eosinophiluria is primarily focused on addressing the underlying cause. This may involve discontinuing a medication that is causing an allergic reaction, treating a parasitic infection, or managing a bladder dysfunction.
Related Terms
- Eosinophilia: An abnormal increase in the number of eosinophils in the blood.
- Nephritis: Inflammation of the kidneys.
- Interstitial Nephritis: A form of nephritis affecting the interstitium of the kidneys.
- Urinalysis: A test that examines the content of the urine.
- Hansel Stain: A stain used in microscopy to identify eosinophils in urine.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eosinophiluria
- Wikipedia's article - Eosinophiluria
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