Patient's question:
My daughter is 6 years old. On February 19th, she caught a cold but didn't have a fever. On the 28th, she recovered and went back to school. On March 13th, she washed her hair and caught a cold again. On the 14th, she woke up early with a fever of 37.4°C and a cough. A blood test showed platelets at 76+109L. She was treated for the cold at People's Hospital with intravenous drips. On the afternoon of March 15th, her temperature was normal, and she was observed in the hospital. The blood test results showed platelets at 81+109L. Her platelet count is low—should she take medication? How should she be treated and how should she replenish her platelets? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, you have thrombocytosis. Pay close attention to observe if there are any bleeding spots on your body. If there are no new spots, you can temporarily wait and see. Infection can lead to thrombocytopenia, so it's important to follow up with a recheck. If there are bleeding spots on your body, it is recommended to be hospitalized for treatment. It is advised to have a blood test recheck after this cold improves. If you feel uneasy about it, you can go to the hospital now for a full examination to avoid delaying the condition. The above is the advice for the question "Does my daughter need to take medicine because her platelet count is low?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!