Question

My daughter is 6 years and 2 months old. She had a cold without a fever on February 19th, recovered on the 28th, and went back to school on March 13th. On the 14th, she got a chill while washing her hair and had a fever of 37.4 degrees with coughing in the morning. Her blood routine showed a platelet count of 76+109L. She was treated for the cold with intravenous drips at Renmin Hospital. On the afternoon of March 15th, her temperature was normal, and her blood routine was 81+109L at the hospital. Should she take medicine for the low platelet count? How should she be treated and supplemented? Thank you.

Answer

Based on the patient’s reduced platelet count, it is recommended to observe for any bleeding spots. If there are no bleeding spots, continue to observe, as infections can also lead to a decrease in platelets, and regular check-ups are sufficient. If there are bleeding spots, it is advisable to be hospitalized for treatment. It is recommended to have a blood routine check-up after the cold has healed. If you are worried, you can go to the hospital for further examination immediately to avoid delaying the condition. This is my suggestion for the question ‘Should my daughter take medicine for low platelet count?’ I hope it helps you, and wish you health!