Question
How to address a high platelet count in a 6-year-old child?
Answer
The child was found to have a high platelet count after being hospitalized for pneumonia. After taking aspirin for three months, the count did decrease but was still above the normal range. Since a high platelet count may lead to clotting issues, it is recommended to consult a doctor again and consider using interferon or platelet replacement therapy. Additionally, during the growth period, the child’s bone marrow has a strong self-healing ability, so a high platelet count may be a normal phenomenon and there is no need to worry too much.