Monocytosis is curable and treatment depends on disease or condition which is causing the increase of monocytes in the blood. Remembering that monocytosis is not properly a disease, but a sign. Therefore, once the cause is eliminated, the number of monocytes should return to normal.
Monocytosis is the increase in the number of monocytes, a type of white blood cell that is part of the immune system. They are defense cells that play an important role in fighting invasive microorganisms and inflammatory processes.
Thus, the treatment does not focus on the monocytosis itself, but rather on its cause, which can be very varied. Some of the diseases and conditions that can increase monocytes in the blood:
- Acute or chronic infections;
- Gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases;
- Infectious diseases;
- Cancer;
- Inflammatory processes;
- Use of corticosteroids;
- Chemotherapy;
- Removal of the spleen.
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The change in the number of monocytes should be evaluated by the doctor who requested the blood test, who can then refer the patient to a specialist or initiate treatment when necessary.
Isolated monocytosis, with no other associated signs and symptoms, is not a common situation. In such cases, the patient should be followed closely by the physician to receive a detailed evaluation or to repeat the examination.
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