Patient's question:
Medical Description: On the 11th of this month, the infant's white blood cell count was high at 12,000. This morning, the infant's white blood cell count was high at 18,000. There is no cold, diarrhea, or fever.History of Treatment and Effect: The infant's white blood cell count was high at 18,000.
Desired Help: Is it serious? What should I do??
Doctor's answer:
Human normal conditions are like this: At birth, the total white blood cell count is 15×10^9～20×10^9/L, reaching 21×10^9～28×10^9/L within 6 to 12 hours after birth, then gradually decreasing. At 1 week, the average count is 12×10^9/L. During infancy, the white blood cell count is maintained at around 10×10^9/L, and after the age of 8, it approaches adult levels.If a baby has a high white blood cell count, it is obviously a sign of inflammation in the body and requires anti-inflammatory treatment. Giving the child appropriate antibiotics to drink can help. It is recommended that you encourage your child to drink more water and eat fresh vegetables, maintaining a light diet.
At the same time, it is necessary to compare the neutrophil count to make a comprehensive assessment. Drinking more water, experiencing heatiness, sore throat inflammation, or a cold can all lead to a high white blood cell count.