Patient's question:
Is it normal for a child's white blood cell count to be as high as 31? The child has been experiencing this condition for a long time, and I am very worried, fearing it could become serious. Please provide some advice from a doctor.Doctor's answer:
Hello, for newborns who have just been born for 1 day, the white blood cell count can be between 15 and 20. By the time they are one year old, the average is 12. Pay attention to the child's mental response and feeding situation. If there are no abnormalities, there is generally no major concern. You can review the complete blood count after a few days. High cell count can be caused by many factors. The most common cause in children is infection. If there has been diarrhea recently, it could be considered as intestinal inflammation. However, if the diarrhea is not severe, medication is not necessary.