Question
The child was hospitalized 20 days ago due to a fever, with the blood count rising to 19,000. After intravenous treatment, the blood count dropped to 12,000. After taking medication for 5 days upon discharge, the blood count increased again to 14,000 and then dropped to 12,200. The child is still experiencing persistent headache and vomiting. What could be the cause?
Answer
The child’s blood count reached 11,000 during the fever period, which decreased after treatment but recurred after discharge. Further detailed examinations may be necessary, including routine blood tests, sputum viral pneumonia mycoplasma antibody FQ-MP-DNA chest X-ray, and sputum culture, to determine the exact cause and use targeted medication for treatment. The child is still experiencing headache and vomiting, which may be due to an incomplete recovery from infection or other reasons. It is recommended to seek medical attention for a detailed examination and treatment as soon as possible.