Question
My nine-month-old son had a fever and a viral cold with throat ulcers and was hospitalized for six days. When discharged, his blood platelet count was 500, and it was 545 the next day. The doctor suspected ‘Kawasaki disease,’ but there were no symptoms of Kawasaki disease. I’m desperate and don’t know what the cause is. I hope for an answer, thank you!
Answer
Platelets can increase during feverish colds. It is recommended to have a follow-up check after treatment. Thrombocytosis. Generally, it does not affect physical health. However, too many can lead to thrombosis. But most are long-term and stable. So, when it’s too high, generally around seven or eight hundred, consider medication treatment. The related medication may have some impact on the child’s growth and development, so it should be considered carefully. Machine error and blood thickening can also lead to elevated test results.