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Baby is losing weight continuously
My baby is 1 year old and she has cold and cough from last 10 days... after blood test dr said she has blood infection and given medicines... her platelet count and wbc are very high.. her weight was 9.5 and today its 8.7.. in 2-3 days she has lost 700-800 gm.. pls suggest is this normal in such infection or what... reports are attached.. she is not eating anything..
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Yes the levels are high
Looks like infection
And there is significant weight loss
Is the child suffering from fever also
If yes since how many days
Please consult for detailed evaluation.
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With cold and cough, high WBC count, have to suspect pneumonia. Will need IV /oral antibiotics
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Also a urine microscopy to rule out Uti
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Once infection is controlled she should start eating and gaining weight
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Dr. Sricharan Alladi
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4 yrs exp
Warangal
Will need proper evaluation of the child and admission
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Need to admission
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Dr. Tangade Vishal Bhanudas
Pediatrician
3 yrs exp
Pune
Admit child and give iv antibiotics.
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