Patient's question:
The child had a high fever on January 8th and went for a blood test. The white blood cell count was low. After a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as bronchitis. After receiving two days of intravenous drips, the temperature came down, but yesterday the temperature was abnormal with a fever of 38.5°C. Today, on the 12th, we took the child for another examination, and the blood test showed that the white blood cell count and neutrophil count had increased again. The medicine given last time included B4, which has not been stopped. What is the situation with the child's blood test? The doctor here won't see it and has recommended going to the children's hospital.Doctor's answer:
White blood cell reduction primarily refers to neutropenia, as neutrophils are the main component of white blood cells. Therefore, a decrease in neutrophils often leads to a reduction in white blood cells. When white blood cell count is higher than 4.0×10^9/L, it is termed leukopenia. The main causes include defects in granulocyte development, excessive destruction or consumption of neutrophils, or abnormal neutrophil distribution, among others! The above suggestions are for this issue, and it is hoped that they will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!