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What Causes Low WBC And RBC Count In Children?

my 3 year old son has had numerous infections in the last 2 months , i recently noticed a swelling on his neck about the size of a golf ball, my doctor checked for all kinds of infections in his ears,nose and throat but found nothing.Was sent to have a full blood check , his white and red blood count came back as low .Has now been referred to a hemotologist for a second opinion should i be worried?
Tue, 17 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I understand your concerns but having low WBC and RBC count could indicate a serious dysfunction of the bone marrow. You should visit the hematologist as soon as possible.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
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What Causes Low WBC And RBC Count In Children?

Hi, I understand your concerns but having low WBC and RBC count could indicate a serious dysfunction of the bone marrow. You should visit the hematologist as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman