What medical conditions are linked to basophilia?
What medical conditions are linked to basophilia?
Basophilia is linked to the following conditions, some more serious than others:
- Acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This blood cancer typically affects adults. Chemotherapy is the top treatment for AML.
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia. (CML). This blood cancer starts in the blood-forming cells in your bone marrow. Healthcare providers treat CML with targeted therapy or a bone marrow transplant.
- Autoimmune diseases. Autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis happen when your immune system malfunctions and attacks your body instead of its intended targets. Healthcare providers manage autoimmune disease symptoms using a wide variety of treatments.
- Polycythemia vera (PV). This is a blood disorder that happens when your body makes too many red blood cells. Healthcare providers treat PV with phlebotomy to remove iron from your blood or medication to thin your blood.
- Myelofibrosis. This is a rare blood cancer that’s a form of chronic leukemia. It’s treated with targeted therapy and treatments for anemia.
- Hypothyroidism. This condition happens when your thyroid gland doesn’t release enough of the thyroid hormone. Healthcare providers use hormone therapy to treat hypothyroidism.
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). People with IBD have chronic intestinal inflammation.
- Crohn’s disease is an IBD. Providers treat IBDs with medications and surgery.