Patient's question:
My child is nine years old and has white blood cells of 30. They don't have a fever but have a severe cough and some wheezing in their respiratory system. After receiving fluids at home for several days, their condition hasn't improved. Yesterday, they went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor recommended hospitalization for treatment.Doctor's answer:
The reason for high white blood cell count is due to inflammation in a part of the body, which is the body's self-protective measure to increase white blood cells to engulf harmful bacteria. Therefore, in medicine, this principle is used to verify whether the body has inflammation or damage. Examples include chronic myeloid leukemia, polycythemia vera, primary thrombocythemia, etc.; reactive thrombocythemia is commonly seen in patients with acute or chronic inflammation, iron deficiency anemia, and cancer. This type of increase generally does not exceed 500×10^9/L, and the condition improves after treatment, with platelet counts quickly returning to normal levels. It is recommended to consult a doctor for detailed advice on how to treat it and the precautions to take.