What to do if your child has low platelets

We all know that children are very prone to illness due to their poor physical fitness. There are several substances in our blood that are very important to our body, and platelets are one of them. However, some mothers found that their children had low platelet count when taking them for a physical examination. What harm does this do to the children? What should be done? Next, let me tell you.

Acute thrombocytopenia in children often occurs after recovery from acute viral upper respiratory tract infection, suggesting that thrombocytopenia is related to the immune response to the primary infection. The presence of antiplatelet antibodies in the blood circulation causes excessive platelet destruction. Autologous antiplatelet antibodies can be detected in the serum of about 60% to 80% of patients. They can combine with their own and allogeneic platelets to form complexes, stimulate lymphocytes, and make them toxic to platelets, significantly shortening the lifespan of platelets and impairing the maturation of bone marrow megakaryocytes, ultimately reducing platelet production.

Acute patients are more common in children, with an acute onset and often a history of upper respiratory tract infection. Clinical manifestations include chills, fever, extensive petechiae and ecchymoses on the skin and mucous membranes, and bleeding from the nose, mouth, digestive tract, and urinary tract. Most patients can recover or relieve themselves, and 10-20% become chronic.

A few points to note during the acute phase:

1. Rest in bed, avoid strenuous exercise and prevent trauma.

2 Avoid using drugs that may cause thrombocytopenia, such as aspirin, cephalosporins, etc.

3. Eat regularly, with staple and side dishes high in protein and vitamins, and avoid spicy food.

4. Keep the child in a good mood and pay attention to personal hygiene. Because of the leukopenia and decreased immunity, the child is prone to infection and should be prevented.

5. Combined with drug treatment, it is recommended to recheck the blood routine after a period of time.

The above is what I want to introduce to you today about what to do when children have low platelets. You can learn about it. Maybe it will come in handy in the future. I hope my sharing will be helpful to you. The editor reminds all mothers to pay more attention to their children's physical condition in daily life. The editor also wishes them all a healthy body.