Question
An 8-year-old child, with pain in the chin area, just went to the hospital for treatment. Upon examination, lymph nodes and submandibular gland nodules were found. Since it’s the weekend, the comprehensive hospital here said the inflammation is quite high and prescribed anti-inflammatory medication to take. However, they don’t look at the submandibular gland nodules here and told me to go to the children’s hospital. Is it urgent? Will this blood report show leukemia?
Answer
Based on your blood routine report, consider infectious inflammation. ①I am not aware of any symptoms the child has, but the blood routine indicates a bacterial infection, so it is recommended to undergo medication for anti-infection treatment. The best option is intravenous fluid anti-infection treatment. ②According to the child’s symptoms, symptomatic treatment is advised. ③As for the submandibular gland nodules, it is recommended to consult an oral medicine specialist. ④Your blood routine report does not indicate leukemia, so there is no need to worry. Avoid spicy and irritating foods; eat a light diet.