Patient's question:
Is there a specific question you would like to ask? A 20-day-old baby was admitted to the hospital on the 12th due to pneumonia. Yesterday, the doctor called to say they were ready for discharge, but this morning, the attending physician called to say that the baby's hands and feet have developed localized edema again. Blood test results show high platelet count.Doctor's answer:
Platelets are also one of the indicators of inflammation under special circumstances. When infection occurs again, platelet counts will increase again. However, it is recommended to monitor changes in data and check the bone marrow if necessary. There are many causes of edema, such as heart failure, hypoproteinemia, kidney disease, hyperthyroidism, and so on. It is recommended that you visit a local regular hospital for follow-up as soon as possible to improve blood routine, liver and kidney function, electrocardiogram, thyroid function, and other tests.