Question
My son was 8 months old when he went to the hospital for a preventive shot, and his blood test showed that his white blood cells were high. Two months ago, he had several routine blood tests, and they have all been abnormal. Because my father-in-law’s younger brother’s son died of leukemia, we are very worried. What other tests do we need to do?
Answer
The white blood cells are indeed elevated, and it is recommended to cooperate with the attending physician to actively find the cause, and perform bone marrow biopsy if necessary to rule out blood diseases. If a child has a routine blood test showing white blood cells higher than normal, it may indicate the presence of bacterial infection, which can be accompanied by other symptoms and lead to fever. It is suggested that you pay attention to keeping your child warm, avoid catching a cold, drink plenty of water, and regularly check your child’s body temperature. It is recommended to go to a regular professional hospital for a check-up.