Patient's question:
Boy, 6 years old, ESR 71, platelets 540, what is the cause?Already received five days of azithromycin and B6, but ESR did not decrease and instead increased. First follow-up question: No joint pain, only some lymph node enlargement. Antistreptolysin O test is being conducted. Second follow-up question: Hello, what does the tuberculin test mainly check for?
My child's main issue is that platelets and ESR have increased compared to before the injections, while other tests have returned to normal. Third follow-up question: Initially, he had low-grade fever, but after five days of treatment, the fever is still not resolved, and his ESR is still 71.
Doctor's answer:
Based on the child's condition, it is likely related to the medication. It is recommended to visit the hospital for further examination. I don't know if your child has any other symptoms. If there are joint pains, it might be related to myocarditis. It is best to have a tuberculin test done at the hospital. The tuberculin test is a method to check if the body has been infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is most commonly used for diagnosing pulmonary tuberculosis and is helpful in the diagnosis of the disease.