HomeAnswersHematologyerythrocyte sedimentation rateIs there a health concern if a 5-year-old has Hb 10.3?

Hb is 10.3, platelets 5.86 lakhs, in a 5 year old child. What is the problem?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

A 5-year-old girl's baby blood report is Hb 10.3, platelets count 5.86*10^3 per microliter of blood, PCV 30.9 %, ESR 75 mm per hour. Please, can you tell me what is the problem?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is a non-specific marker and raised in any inflammation, infection, etc., like condition. So, rule out any infection or inflammatory foci if present as the total leukocyte count is also high. For that, physical examination and auscultation are done. With treatment of the underlying cause, ESR will also come down.

Anemia is also present here, for which Iron syrup or medication can be prescribed. If needed antibiotic syrup course can be prescribed.

Take care.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri

Pathology

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