Patient's question:
My nine-month-old son had a fever, a viral cold, and ulcers in his throat, and was hospitalized for six days. When he was discharged, a blood test showed platelets at 500. The next day, a follow-up test showed 545. The doctor suspected "Kawasaki disease," but he had no symptoms of it. I don't know what the reason is, and I'm almost dying of anxiety. I look forward to your answer, thank you!Doctor's answer:
When suffering from a cold or fever, platelet counts can increase. It is recommended to follow up after treatment. Thrombocytosis. Generally, it does not affect health. If it is excessive, it may cause thrombus formation. However, most cases are long-term and stable. Therefore, when it is excessively high, usually around 700-800, medication treatment can be considered. The relevant medications can have a certain impact on children's growth and development. Therefore, it should be considered carefully. Machine error and blood concentration can also lead to an increase in test results.