Patient's question:
Your friend's child has been experiencing recurrent fever, and the urine test results show a white blood cell count of 19,000. The child is eight years old. Could the recurrent fever be a sign of leukemia?Doctor's answer:
This situation is usually caused by a cold, resulting from contagious inflammation that leads to fever. It is unlikely to be leukemia. Intravenous fluids can be used for treatment, along with targeted antibiotics. It is recommended to have the child drink more water and eat light foods. They can consume more vegetables and fruits, as well as some millet porridge. Snacks should be limited, and extremely cold or spicy foods should be avoided. Additionally, it is important to take measures to keep the child warm and prevent them from catching a cold.