Question
My baby is 4 months old. A few days ago, when we went to the hospital for a blood test, it was found that the white blood cell count was over 26,000. Subsequently, under the doctor’s recommendation, she received 3 days of intravenous treatment, and the count is still over 24,000. Is this condition serious? What could have caused it?
Answer
An elevated white blood cell count may be related to infection, and timely treatment is recommended, which may require hospitalization. An increased white blood cell count may indicate bacterial infection within the body, as white blood cells are part of the immune system. A further diagnosis is needed at the hospital for the specific situation.