Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby has had a cold and cough for a week and it hasn't gotten better yet. So today, I took my child to the hospital for a complete blood count test and found that the baby's red blood cell count is high. Hello, my baby went to the hospital for a complete blood count test because of a cold and cough, and found that the red blood cell count is high. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
According to your explanation, the child has a cold and went to the hospital for a complete blood count test. The main focus is on whether the white blood cell and lymphocyte counts are within the normal range. It's also a good idea to check the hemoglobin levels to see if they are normal, as this can indicate whether the child has anemia. If the red blood cell count is high, it's usually not a big problem, as it may be related to the child not drinking enough water. Therefore, it's recommended to have the baby retested at the hospital after the cold has improved, and the results should return to normal.