Patient's question:
Yesterday, my child suddenly had a high fever and also experienced nausea and vomiting. I took my child to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said that the child's platelet count was low. What is the normal platelet count for children?Doctor's answer:
The normal range of platelets in children should be between 100 and 300. If a child's platelet count is low, it is likely caused by thrombocytopenic purpura. Platelet counts are naturally fluctuating values, so it is necessary to recheck them multiple times to confirm the diagnosis. If the child has a high fever, it is likely caused by a viral infection. The child should be taken to the hospital for platelet measurement after one week.