The child has raised blood platelets in the blood

The normal content of platelets in a child

This norm changes as you grow older and is calculated per 1 mm³.If the child has increased platelets in the blood, this is a sign of pathology. Photo: Getty

newborns – 100,000 - 420,000;
from 10 days to 1 year - 150,000 - 350,000;
over 1 year - 180 000 - 320 000;
in adolescent girls in the first days of menstruation allowed 75 000 - 220 000.

When these indicators increase, it is observedhigh blood clotting, which can lead to blockage of blood vessels and the formation of blood clots. An alarming symptom is an excess of the specified number by 20,000 - 30,000 or more. This may indicate the presence of such a serious disease as leukemia. When the platelet level increases by 2 times, the child's condition becomes critical. It is necessary to do a clinical blood test if the child has the following symptoms:

pain in the hands and feet;
edema;
bleeding gums;
frequent bruising on the body even with minor bumps;
headache;
frequent pulse;
there is a nosebleed for no particular reason.

Chronic fatigue should also alert parents and become the basis for consultation with a specialist.

Platelets in the child are increased: the main causes

A high level of these cells in a child's blood is considered dangerous to their health and life. The causes of this condition are usually:

blood diseases of an innate or acquired nature;
such infections as hepatitis, meningitis, pneumonia, toxoplasmosis;
iron deficiency and hemolytic anemia;
malignant tumors;
fractures;
stressful conditions;
bacterial, viral and parasitic infections;
reaction to medicines;
postoperative condition;
damage or removal of the spleen;
spinal injury;
disruption of internal organs;
tuberculosis;
rheumatism in the active stage;
osteomyelitis;
inflammatory processes in the body;
prolonged bleeding with ulcers or liver diseases.

In such situations you can't do anythingself-medication. Only a qualified specialist can determine the root cause of the pathology and prescribe adequate treatment. To thin the blood, the doctor will prescribe not only medications, but also recommend a special diet. With thrombocytosis, it is recommended to drink more - water, various juices, compotes or green tea. The diet should include foods rich in iodine - seaweed, seafood; iron - red meat; and calcium - dairy products. To prevent the development of serious diseases and their timely treatment, parents need to monitor the child's health, and at the first signs of alarming signs, consult a doctor. Also interesting: