Question
My child is 20 days old and still breastfeeding. Two days ago, both my child and I had a cold, and the child had a fever of 39 degrees. I took some Lishen Sha and received an injection, while the child took Dafen, ibuprofen, and cold medicine. However, the child’s lips and face have become pale over the past two days. At the hospital, blood tests showed a white cell count of 12.86, red blood cells of 5.59, hemoglobin of 113, red blood cell hematocrit of 35.5, platelets of 387, neutrophils of 23.84, and lymphocytes of 63.54. Platelet ratio of 0.38, mean corpuscular volume of 63.5, mean hemoglobin concentration of 318, and mean platelet width of 12.2. Lymphocyte absolute value of 8.17, monocyte absolute value of 1.13, red blood cell distribution width standard of 36.2, and red blood cell distribution width variation of 16.4. I want to know if the child is anemic? The child still has a runny nose now; isn’t the high white cell count due to viral flu?
Answer
Hello, based on the provided blood test results and symptom description, the child may be experiencing symptoms caused by a viral infection. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly and follow the professional guidance of the doctor for treatment. At the same time, the child may have anemia issues and should undergo further examination and treatment under the doctor’s advice. During the treatment period, parents should pay attention to their child’s dietary health, avoid feeding the child spicy and irritating foods, and choose an authoritative hospital for treatment to achieve better treatment outcomes.