Patient's question:
This June, the child had a fever and went to the municipal hospital for emergency treatment. During the complete blood count test, it was found that the platelet count was only 42. The doctor recommended going to a higher-level hospital for examination and treatment. Subsequently, they went to the Provincial Union Hospital for examination.Doctor's answer:
Platelets primarily function to stop bleeding and promote blood clotting. If platelet counts are too low, spontaneous bleeding may occur. Mild cases involve subcutaneous bleeding, also known as purpura, or bleeding from the gums, nosebleeds. Severe cases can lead to internal bleeding or intracranial bleeding, which can be life-threatening.To achieve a complete cure, it is essential to combine traditional Chinese herbal medicine treatment. This condition can be completely cured. Delaying treatment or using inappropriate treatment plans for platelet reduction can lead to prolonged illness, worsening the condition. There are patients who have suffered for several, (ten to twenty years), or even years (over twenty years). Prolonged illness inevitably results in refractory thrombocytopenia. If platelet counts remain below 10,000 for a long time, no Western medicine will be effective. At this stage, (regulating) with traditional Chinese herbal medicine is also very challenging, severely impacting the patient's quality of life. Therefore, early attention to the condition and achieving a complete cure is crucial.