An 8-month-old baby has a persistently low white blood cell count for nearly two months. Initially, it was discovered that the baby had an upper respiratory infection with white blood cell counts ranging from 0.9 to a high of 2.7, and the last check showed 1.8. The baby continues to have a cold and occasionally develops red rashes on the face, but remains in good spirits and eats normally. How should a baby of 8 months with a low white blood cell count be treated?
The treatment and prognosis of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis depend on the type of the disease. Current treatments mainly include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and plasma exchange.
The meaning of O-type blood with Rh positive characteristics and its potential effects on pregnancy and health.
An O-type blood mother carrying an A-type blood child undergoes a newborn hemolytic test at 31 weeks of pregnancy, with the result being 128. Inquiry whether this value indicates a higher risk of the child developing neonatal hemolytic disease.
Is it easy for the child of an O-type blood RH positive father and an A-type mother to develop neonatal hemolytic disease?
A 12-year-old AB-type blood boy has died from a malignant brain tumor, and the parents inquire whether it is related to the blood type. Experts explain that malignant brain tumors are not related to blood type but are associated with acidic body, decreased immune function, weakened liver and kidney function, and a slower upper metabolic circulation.
A blood type mother and an O blood type father, does the baby have a risk of hemolytic disease?
Discuss the possible causes of elevated platelet count in children, including dyspepsia, cold, tonsillitis, and provide professional medical advice.
Sickle cell disease is a clinical condition associated with a deficiency in glucose-6-phosphatase, which is prone to cause hemolysis. How long does treatment take to improve? Do they need to go to the hospital?
Uncontrolled bleeding may be caused by qi deficiency leading to insufficient blood coagulation. This condition is often related to long-term illness, excessive fatigue, or spleen deficiency, which result in qi deficiency. Qi deficiency affects the normal execution of blood within blood vessels, leading to bleeding. Additionally, chronic bleeding can consume qi, further weakening the body’s ability to control blood flow. It is recommended to use large doses of Astragalus decoction to replenish qi and stop bleeding. In cases of pediatric hematology, the causes can be diverse. If a child is diagnosed with pediatric hematology, parents should cooperate with doctors for timely treatment, take gastrointestinal decompression measures, and cultivate good hygiene habits. Children should follow a reasonable diet and avoid consuming irritating and cold foods.
