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What could be the possible reasons a 15 month old would ...


Sent to Health Experts May 25, 2006 1:18 p.m.
What could be the possible reasons a 15 month old would have an elevated platlets level (975,000). Blood work is pending except this. This is my grandchild. Could you let me know all possibilities. He is having an echocardiogram tomorrow. Has been placed on ASA. Has had a temp. since Mothers Day. Three days later had a body rash. Help!
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May 25, 2006 1:57 p.m. (38 minutes and 15 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
The leading cause of elevated platelets (this is called thrombocytosis) in children is infection. I think the presence of a temperature and rash makes this even more likely. Infections can include pneumonia, meningitis, among others.

Anemia is another possibility, as is leukemia or other malignancy, but these are far less likely than infection. There are other more obscure causes as well.

It sounds like the pediatricians and physicians attending to your grandchild are beginning the testing and treatment process. Hopefully, they will discover what the cause is in a short period of time and begin treatment as soon as possible.

I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any further questions - I'm more than happy to help. Take care.

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Sent May 25, 2006 2:18 p.m. (21 minutes and 50 seconds later)
Thank you, Time will tell what it is. I appreciate the quick response. Sally
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Sent May 26, 2006 3:57 p.m. (1 day and 1 hour later)
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An addition to the situation: We found out today he has Kasasaki disease. His aorta is enlarged. So all the symptoms were from that.
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May 26, 2006 4:18 p.m. (20 minutes and 45 seconds later)
I am very happy that you have a diagnosis. Kawasaki disease, fortunately, can respond very well to treatment. Just let me know if you have any further questions. Take care.

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