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 coughing. 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 returned to normal, and she was observed in the hospital. The blood test results showed platelets at 81+109L, which are still low. Do I need to take medicine? How should it be treated and supplemented? Thank you.Doctor's answer:
According to your description, you have thrombocytosis. Pay close attention to observing any bleeding spots on your body. If there are no new spots appearing, 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 complete blood count recheck after this cold improves. If you feel uneasy about it, you can go to the hospital now for a comprehensive examination to avoid delaying the condition. The above advice is for the question "Does my daughter need to take medication because her platelet count is low?" I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!