Patient's question:
A child is 2 years and 10 months old. Currently, both platelets and white blood cells are low. There are a few small blood spots on the chin and face. The doctor has recommended bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. Is this condition serious? Could it be life-threatening? Are there any good hospitals and doctors in Beijing and Shanghai that specialize in treating pediatric blood diseases? Please recommend! Thank you!Doctor's answer:
This could be acute aplastic anemia. It is necessary to undergo bone marrow testing.Actually, there are many types of blood diseases that children can suffer from. First, you need to determine whether the blood disease your child has is malignant or benign. Malignant diseases, as everyone knows, are leukemias. Benign diseases come in many varieties. The most common ones are anemias. If your child is found to have this issue, it is important to receive proper treatment and follow the doctor's advice. This will help your child recover quickly.
I recommend seeking treatment at a larger blood hospital.