Question
The child has been sleeping a lot during the afternoon and showing poor spirits, often crying and fussing. I took him for a physical examination yesterday, and some blood tests were slightly abnormal. What could be wrong with the child?
Answer
A 1-year-old boy. Lately, he has been sleeping a lot during the afternoon and showing poor spirits, often crying and fussing. The physical examination revealed a decrease in platelets, and we inquired if there were any bleeding points.