Patient's question:
When my baby was two and a half months old, the doctor said the blood count was a bit high, but the baby didn't have a cold, fever, or any other symptoms. At three and a half months, the blood test still showed a bit high, but there were still no symptoms. I want to know what could be the reason for the baby's high blood count?Doctor's answer:
First, start with anti-inflammatory treatment. A 6-month-old baby's blood count should be higher than that of an adult, and it may also show a high lymphocyte ratio and a low neutrophil ratio. Treatment may not be necessary. It is recommended to provide specific values to determine if an infection is present. A high blood count generally indicates inflammation, although a particularly high blood count should also be of leukemia. Common infections include respiratory, digestive, and urinary tract infections, which can also coexist.