Patient's question:
My child had stomach pain last night, slightly runny stools, a bit of cough, and a fever of 38.5°C. I gave them cold medicine, and the fever has gone down. Today, the doctor said it's indigestion, a slight cold, and tonsillitis. But after a complete blood count test, the platelet count was 1759. The doctor recommended I see a hematologist. My child already has thalassemia. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
The baby's platelet count is abnormally high. It is recommended to visit the pediatric department of a hospital for further bone marrow puncture examination to clarify the diagnosis and receive standardized treatment. The normal range for platelet count is 100 to 300. An abnormally high platelet count should be of idiopathic thrombocytosis, which is prone to thromboembolic diseases. It is suggested that you undergo a detailed examination in a regular and professional hospital before starting treatment.