Question
What causes a decrease in white blood cells? My child has been experiencing this condition for some time now, and no medication has been administered. I kindly request the doctor to provide suggestions.
Answer
A decrease in white blood cells can be caused by various factors, including viral infections and leukopenia. Based on your child’s situation, the white blood cell count is not extremely low, so there is no cause for major concern. It is recommended to continue observing before rechecking.. If the child’s body temperature remains normal and the decreased white blood cells persist for a longer duration, it may be considered as leukopenia. In such cases, medication to increase white blood cell counts should be administered. In the absence of symptoms like fever, it is advisable to first observe and adjust the treatment plan based on subsequent examination results.