Question
A 10-month-old girl baby underwent a routine blood test, and the results showed that her hemoglobin level was 93g, slightly below the normal range. At the same time, her platelet count was 443, slightly higher than the normal value, while the counts of red blood cells and white blood cells were within the normal range. How should this anemia condition be improved? Are there specific treatment methods?
Answer
When hemoglobin levels fall below 70g, blood transfusions are typically considered. However, since the baby’s platelet count is also slightly low (normal range is 100-300) and no obvious symptoms have appeared, this may indicate that she is experiencing a chronic anemia and has developed tolerance to it. If the baby is female, excessive menstrual bleeding may be one of the causes of chronic anemia; if male, possibilities such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhoids, or hookworm disease should be considered (parasite eggs can be searched for through stool tests). It is recommended to pay attention to rest and daily living habits.