Patient's question:
A 6-month-old baby has had a fever for two days due to rain in the past few days. The check revealed low white blood cells down to 2.2. Is there anything wrong with such low white blood cell count?Doctor's answer:
Generally, the reasons for low white blood cell count include viral infections, typhoid fever, and drug-induced causes. If the decrease in neutrophils is caused by drugs, the medication should be stopped immediately, and exposure to radiation or other chemical toxins should be avoided. In cases where splenomegaly is the cause, there is a tendency for recurrent episodes and severe infections, and splenectomy may be considered.Leukopenia refers to a group of symptoms caused by a persistent decrease in peripheral white blood cell count. Typical symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, limb weakness, reduced appetite, lethargy, and low-grade fever. It falls under the category of "deficiency fatigue" in traditional Chinese medicine.
Traditional Chinese medicine treats leukopenia using methods such as invigorating qi and nourishing blood, tonifying the kidneys and replenishing essence, and strengthening the spleen and nourishing the stomach.