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What Causes Low Platelet Count In A 3 Year Old Child?
Question: My 3 year 8 months old boy had fever 104 degree on 15th January mid night. On giving calpol it was in control and so we gave the polio drops on 17th January.. Later his fever still continued and on 20th his platelet count went down to 35000 and was hospitalized for 3 days. Now his platelet count is 1 lakh 51 thousand. .And he don’t have fever.. But he is complaining of Leg pain, stomach ache also having little cough.. Will there be any side effect due to polio drops now or in future?
Brief Answer:
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Low platelets or thrombocytopenia in your child seems to be due to viral infection rather than an adverse effect of polio drops. So, you may go for polio drops in future as per schedule.
Many viral infections can present with fever, body aches, and associated thrombocytopenia. They are self limiting and need just symptomatic treatment. At present, the platelet counts are within normal range and the symptoms will definitely improve within next 2-3 days. You may give acetaminophen or Paracetamol for leg pain. Plenty of oral fluids will help in stomach pain.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
No need to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concerns but don't worry. Low platelets or thrombocytopenia in your child seems to be due to viral infection rather than an adverse effect of polio drops. So, you may go for polio drops in future as per schedule.
Many viral infections can present with fever, body aches, and associated thrombocytopenia. They are self limiting and need just symptomatic treatment. At present, the platelet counts are within normal range and the symptoms will definitely improve within next 2-3 days. You may give acetaminophen or Paracetamol for leg pain. Plenty of oral fluids will help in stomach pain.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for your reply. As per 20th January blood report it was NS1 positive but IgG and IgM negative and SGOT SGPT levels were above 300.. So will this dengue virus infection will have any effect over Polio vaccination.. That is my query..
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dengue infection doesn't have any effect on polio or other vaccinations. Just ensure a healthy diet, rest and plenty of oral fluids for early recovery.
Take care
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dengue infection doesn't have any effect on polio or other vaccinations. Just ensure a healthy diet, rest and plenty of oral fluids for early recovery.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Take care
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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I would be happy to help you in any future child health related queries.
Take care
Take care
Detailed Answer:
Hi
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I would be happy to help you in any future child health related queries.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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