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My 2.5 yrs old has acute tonsillitis, hypertrophy with fever since 4 to 5 days. his blood cp showed hb 9, and platelets count 548000. his mother has dvt and had secondary thrombocytosis (post-partum). should we be concerned?

Q: my 2.5 yrs old has acute tonsillitis, hypertrophy with fever since 4 to 5 days. his blood cp showed hb 9, and platelets count 548000. his mother has dvt and had secondary thrombocytosis (post-partum). should we be concerned?

: Best is to see the pediatician and follow his/her advice.

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Best is to see the pediatician and follow his/her advice.

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The baby's hemoglobin is lower than normal, in the anemic range, associated with increase platelet count, it is suggestive of iron deficiency. It is imperative to consult a pediatrician and institute treatment at your earliest.

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A member asked:

My 2.5 yrs old has acute tonsillitis, hypertrophy with fever since 4 to 5 days. his blood cp showed hb 9, and platelets count 548000. his mother has dvt and had secondary thrombocytosis (post-partum). should we be concerned?

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