Question
My baby is 8 months old and the blood test shows a white blood cell count of 10.5, which is within the normal range of 4~10. There is no fever or cold, but I am worried that this might be related to the recent renovation at home. What should I do?
Answer
If the white blood cell count is mostly normal, other blood test indicators are also normal, and there are no clinical symptoms, it is advisable to observe and regularly perform blood tests. If further diagnosis is needed, a bone marrow cell examination may be required. Based on the current test results and the medical history you provided, we highly suspect it may be due to gastrointestinal infection, and suggest you consult a gastroenterology department. At the same time, some antibiotics can be prescribed for treatment and another blood test can be conducted.