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Are Abnormal WBC Count And Platelet Count After Antibiotics A Problem?
Question: MY 12 YEAR DAUGHTER SHOWED FEVER (102 )FIVE DAYS AGO. AT THAT TIME HER WBC COUNT WAS 2800 AND PLATELETS COUNT WAS 153000. SHE WAS PUT ON ANTIBIOTIC INJECTIONS. AFTER FIVE DAYS NOW THE FEVER IS GONE BUT HER WBC COUNT IS 2300 AND PLATELETS COUNT IS 125000.(PS: SHE HASNT HAD FEVER FOR 48 HRS.)
IS THAT AN ALARMING SITUATION?
Brief Answer:
needs serial check up
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
your child has low wbc count and platelets also on the lower side.
This can happen on the following conditions
Any viral fever.
Dengue.
Rarely typhoid.
As she has improved from fever this is mostly viral.
Platelet count should be followed regularly every 2-3 days till it comes back to normal. The present count is low but not alarming and does not need any medicines.
Do not give her aspirin ,brufen ,nimusulide etc.
Post viral WBC may take about. 7-10 days.
Till that time keep her away from crowded places to avoid infections.
Watch the counts till they become normal.
God bless
Dr Uma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what diet from breakfast to dinner should be given to the patient in pure vegetarian context?
Brief Answer:
routine diet
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There is no relation to diet.
She can take her routine diet.
Dr uma
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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