Patient's question:
My child had stomach pain last night. The stool was a bit runny. There was some coughing. Fever of 38.5°C. Took cold medicine. No fever now. Today the doctor said it's indigestion, a bit of a cold, and tonsillitis. But after a complete blood count, the platelet count was 1759. The doctor recommended I see a hematologist. He already has thalassemia. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
The baby's platelet count is abnormally high. It is recommended to visit the pediatric department of a hospital for further bone marrow puncture examination to clarify the diagnosis and receive standardized treatment. The normal range for platelet count is 100 to 300. Abnormally elevated platelet count should be of idiopathic thrombocytosis. It is prone to thromboembolic diseases. It is recommended that you go to a regular and professional hospital for a detailed examination before treatment.