My niece is 2 and we were in Vanuatu when she started to walk funny. she just kept saying sore legs mummy. She has full movement and strength when lying down but just walked stiffed legged. It is very weird . We went to a hospital in Vanuatu where they performed X-rays on her hips nothing showed. A loud test revealed elevated white bood cells. Back in Australia now and have spent the night in hospital with her.
Hi, elevated WBC count is suggestive of an acute infection in the body. Though it can be raised in a number of other conditions like leukemia, simple common cold, or any trauma to the child. If she is having problem walking and complaining of stiffness in the leg, get an Ultrasound Hip to look for any effusion and sighs of Septic arthritis or Reactive arthritis. Thanks and regards.