Reasons for high lymphocyte percentage in infants

Babies have just come into the world and have not yet adapted to the environment. Their ability to resist various diseases is very weak, so babies are easily infected by various bacteria, viruses, etc., and thus suffer from various diseases. Among the common diseases among infants, there is one that is very common and is also a cause of concern for many parents, which is a high percentage of lymphocytes in infants. What causes it? Let’s take a look at the reasons why the percentage of lymphocytes in infants is high.

Normal reference range (applicable to both men and women):

Lymph% 20-40%, Lymph# 1.1-3.2×10^9

Increased lymphocyte percentage is seen in: viral infection, tuberculosis, whooping cough, infectious mononucleosis, infectious lymphocytosis, lymphocytic leukemia, and lymphosarcoma.

Decreased lymphocyte percentage: immunodeficiency, radiation sickness.

In most cases, a high lymphocyte ratio is caused by a viral infection. If a cold is ruled out, the situation is more serious. Of course, it does not rule out that some people have a naturally high lymphocyte ratio. It may also be that the child's mother has leukopenia and a relatively increased lymphocyte count. Another situation is that the child's mother may have had an upper respiratory tract infection recently, especially a viral infection that can cause a high lymphocyte ratio.

In addition, the baby is more likely to have an upper respiratory tract infection. It is best to give the baby Chinese medicine for clearing away heat and detoxification.

If this is the case, it is recommended that if the basic condition is good, you don't need to use medication for the time being, but there is a possibility of bacterial infection. Pay attention to giving your baby more water. As long as there is no bacterial infection, viral infection can heal itself in about 5-7 days.

The lymphocyte count of a 5-month-old baby is slightly higher, which is mainly due to physiological reasons and is normal.

Children's routine blood indicators are different from those of adults, and cannot be judged according to the adult standards based on the test results. Don't worry.

The above is the introduction I have brought to you and many mothers about the reasons why the percentage of infant lymphocytes is high. I hope it can help you when you encounter such a situation. The editor would also like to remind everyone that children are different from adults. They are more fragile, and we must take care of them carefully and patiently.