Question
In May 2010, the child experienced a fever for 20 days and was hospitalized in the Hematology Department of Tianjin Children’s Hospital for examination. The bone marrow biopsy results were suspicious for aplastic anemia. After consultation with Hematology Specialist Director Qian Linsheng, the diagnosis was confirmed as aplastic anemia. During this period, the child took medications such as “Xuebao, Kangli Long, Weixue Ning, Jiangnan Qu Bai Tablet” for 2 years. The blood routine values were always low, but the child repeatedly suffered from purulent tonsillitis during medication. The child had consulted traditional Chinese medicine and considered it related to the aforementioned drugs (tonifying yang), so the medication was stopped for nearly 2 years. A blood routine check was performed once a month and was basically normal.
Answer
The blood routine values are close to normal, so a repeat bone marrow biopsy is not necessary. In addition to routine treatment, it is important to consult experts and maintain communication with doctors. At the same time, attention should be paid to a light diet and spicy or irritating foods should be avoided. Choosing a professional hospital for treatment is also very important.