Question
On the 9th, blood in the urine was discovered, and after examination, it was found that the child’s platelet count was only 69,000, and they were immediately admitted for treatment. On the 11th, the platelet count recovered to 110,000, but it dropped again to 68,000 today. What safe and feasible treatment options are available? The onset and duration of this illness were from the 9th to the 12th. Are there any recommended medications, including traditional Chinese medicine? Can platelet production be promoted by eating red skin peanuts and mushrooms in daily life? Is platelet transfusion the best method when necessary?
Answer
The normal range for platelet counts is between 100,000 and 300,000. Your child’s platelet count is only 60,000, indicating thrombocytopenia. The primary task is to determine the cause of the decrease. It is recommended to first have a routine blood test at the hospital and, if necessary, undergo a bone marrow biopsy to check the bone marrow condition and immunological factors.