Question
My daughter is now 6 months old and has had a fever for more than 3 days recently, with her body temperature being unstable. She has been taking pediatric antipyretics, which might be due to a diet that is too varied and excessive medication, causing gastrointestinal discomfort. After going to the hospital for a check-up, it was found that her platelet count is 87. Based on the information about platelets provided above, is there a possibility of purpura?
Answer
This is a decrease in platelet levels caused by medication, but there’s no need to worry as they will usually recover on their own after stopping the medication. Considering it’s possible that the medication caused the decrease in platelet levels, they should return to normal after stopping the medication. It is recommended not to overuse antibiotics when there is no inflammation, and you can choose one or two traditional Chinese medicines for treatment. It is suggested that you go to a regular professional hospital for examination and treatment, and pay attention to keeping the skin clean and dry, and have a light diet.