Patient's question:
13-month-old baby, height 69cm, weight 7.5 kg. The neutrophil percentage on the blood test report is 24.8, which is low (50-70), and the lymphocyte percentage has increased to 69.9 (20-40). Is there inflammation or a virus in the body? However, the baby shows no adverse reactions, no fever, and no diarrhea. The blood test was conducted due to the baby's delayed growth and development. Additionally, a thyroid function test was performed. The results for the full blood trace elements and bone alkaline phosphatase will be available in two weeks. The total T3 in the thyroid function test has increased by 2.01 (0.80-2.00), and free T3 has increased by 7.7 (2.8-7.1). Other indices are normal.Doctor's answer:
Dear parent, in early childhood, the ratio of lymphocytes is generally similar to that of neutrophils. Currently, your child has significantly lower neutrophils and higher lymphocytes, which is usually caused by a viral infection. Based on your thyroid function results, there is a possibility of hyperthyroidism, and further tests are needed. A complete blood count is only a screening test. This result can be treated with antiviral therapy and increased fluid intake. Specific treatment should be based on detailed test results.