Patient's question:
There are no symptoms, but the blood count is shockingly high. It's high even without a cold or fever. On the surface, he looks very healthy and can eat and play. The highest it has been is 19,000, and the lowest is 14,000. He received antiviral drips, but they didn't seem to help much. I want to know what's really going on with my child. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
A high blood count refers to an increase in the number and proportion of white blood cells, particularly neutrophils, in a complete blood count test. It often suggests infection, indicating the need for anti-inflammatory medication, which is typically antibiotics. The use of antibiotics follows specific guidelines and is determined by the hospital based on the type of infection. Initially, treatment is empirical. If the response is poor, blood samples, sputum, or pus may be collected for bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests to identify the bacterial species and sensitive medications, allowing for targeted treatment.