I have a 2 year old daughter she had a fever of around 102 for 3 days last week. It has broke and not come back but my daughter has been very irritable and lacking in appetite. Today she woke up with a little patch of blood by her mouth. I noticed her gums were bleeding and very red. what could be causing this?
HI.by what to quote I feel that it could be a viral illness or a viral hemorrhagic fever which might be causing low platelet count like Dengue. In dengue fever, rather than platelet count...most important things are - 1. Swelling and water accumulation all over the body.2. Decreased urine output3. Respiratory distress4. Seizures5. Regarding lab tests - PCV or Hematocrit is more important than platelet count. If it is above 38 and the kid is not Chat Doctor. What you need to do is - watch for the above danger signs and if they develop rush to the nearest emergency room. RIGHT NOW I FEEL THAT YOU SHOULD TAKE THE KID TO THE NEAREST EMERGENCY ROOM. Regards -