Question
A 7-month-old baby is experiencing indigestion and diarrhea symptoms, with the diarrhea worsening daily, from one episode on the first day to three episodes on the third day. The baby’s mental state is relatively good, only drinking milk and unwilling to eat complementary foods. A routine stool examination did not reveal any abnormalities, but a routine blood test shows that the platelet count is elevated, twice the normal value. Is this situation serious?
Answer
Hello! If it’s just a simple case of thrombocytosis, there is no major concern, but the possibility of thrombocytopenia should still be ruled out. It is recommended to bring the baby to a pediatrician for further examination. Since the baby’s digestive system is not yet mature, enzyme activity is relatively low, and nutritional needs are relatively high, the intestinal burden is heavy. Improper feeding, such as excessive intake of starchy or fatty foods, may lead to changes in food composition or overeating in one sitting, leading to…