Question
The baby had a normal blood test during the six-month health check, but after seven months, detailed examination of white blood cells revealed a low granulocyte count, which continued to rise, reaching a minimum of 1.27 white blood cell count, with a neutrophil absolute count of 0.03, and platelets were normal. During this period, the child was hospitalized and treated with iron-rich tonics, as well as injections of Rebai and Huiyue, which had no effect. After receiving Huiyue injections, there were reactions such as mild fever and skin rashes on the face. Now, the child is ten months old and is taking Chinese medicine. On October 8th, the detailed blood test showed a white blood cell count of 3.79, neutrophil count of 0.77, neutrophil percentage of 20.4%, and platelet count of 282. Hello, what is this disease? What medication can treat it? Why can’t the granulocytes increase? Thank you all for helping my child.
Answer
White blood cells are the body’s patrol guards against bacterial invasion. When bacteria or other foreign bodies enter, white blood cells rush to the invaded area to encircle, absorb, and destroy them. Therefore, an increase in white blood cell count can weaken the body’s antibacterial ability and make it more susceptible to infection. However, leukopenia does not always require treatment; it depends on the extent of the increase and the cause. The normal range for white blood cell count is (4～10)×10^9 cells per liter, or put simply, per cubic millimeter