Patient's question:
My 2-year-old child has mononucleosis. Previously, bone marrow was drawn for treatment to rule out leukemia. I heard this is very damaging to the body, but the attending doctor at the time said it wouldn't affect the body. I'm completely confused and feel uneasy. Could you please tell me exactly where it might affect and how I can make it up for it? Now I don't even dare let him walk.Doctor's answer:
This is not harmful to the body at all, and it cannot be supplemented either. You should still let him walk more. Otherwise, physical exercise cannot be carried out. Bone marrow aspiration is performed at the highest points on both sides of the front of the pelvis, similar to blood extraction, but with stricter sterile procedures. It is basically harmless to children. A two-year-old child may need a bone marrow aspiration for diagnostic purposes, and there is no significant harm! After the procedure, let the child lie flat for six hours, and that's fine. I suggest you don't put too much pressure on yourself.