Patient's question:
My baby had a high fever one night, with a temperature of 39 degrees. Later, we went to the hospital, and the doctor gave him a shot to bring down the fever. Later, because of diarrhea, we went to the hospital for a check-up. It was found that he had thrombocytopenia, and the doctor prescribed medication. After taking the medicine for two weeks, we went for a follow-up check, and the platelet count returned to normal. Is his thrombocytopenia caused by the fever-reducing shot?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, thrombocytopenia is caused by multiple factors, such as physical and chemical factors, ionizing radiation, certain medications, etc. Long-term use should gradually reduce the dosage until the medication is stopped to avoid the "rebound" phenomenon of platelets. Common side effects include central obesity, Cushing's syndrome, osteoporosis (i.e., hypocalcemia), hyperglycemia, low immunity leading to infections, and stress ulcers (such as gastrointestinal bleeding). It is best to undergo treatment under the guidance of a doctor.