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Baby is losing weight continuously

2024-04-23 08:04:52
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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Admit child and give iv antibiotics.

Answered2024-04-23 09:25:07

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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. Thank you

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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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Will need proper evaluation of the child and admission

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Need to admission

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