Patient's question:
A child is 2 years and 10 months old. Currently, both platelet count and white blood cell count are low. There are a few small blood spots on the chin and face. The doctor has recommended bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. How serious is this condition? Is there a risk of life-threatening complications? Are there any good hospitals and doctors in Beijing and Shanghai that specialize in pediatric blood diseases? Please recommend some! 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. There are many benign types. The most common one is anemia. If your child is found to have this issue, it is important to receive proper treatment and follow the doctor's advice. This way, the child will recover quickly.
I recommend seeking treatment at a larger blood hospital.