Question
How long should a child under hormonal treatment for purpura be followed up with regular visits?
Answer
It is recommended to schedule regular follow-up visits at intervals to ensure the effectiveness of the treatment and make adjustments according to the doctor’s guidance.
Question
Hormones can cause significant harm to children. How can we minimize the side effects?
Answer
Hormonal therapy can indeed lead to some side effects. To minimize these side effects, it is suggested to strictly control the dosage and duration of hormone use under a doctor’s supervision.
Question
What is the child’s age and current condition?
Answer
Patient’s age: Four and a half years old Current condition: Platelet count of 25,000
Question
How should pediatric primary thrombocytopenic purpura be treated?
Answer
It is recommended to choose regular traditional Chinese medicine for treatment and avoid over-treatment. The dosage of hormones should be maintained at the current platelet level, as many people can recover spontaneously. If combined with traditional Chinese medicine treatment, the effect may be better, but the specific use of which traditional Chinese medicine needs to be determined according to the specific situation.