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What Does HB Count Of 10.8 In A Child Suggest?

HI THIS IS MY 6 MONTH OLD SON REPORT,iS THIS OK Blood Report HB     10.8 TLC     7000 DLC      Neutrophil     51     40-70 Lymphocyte     44     20-40 Monocyte     2     2-8 Eosinphil     3     1-6 Basophil     0     (0-1 Platelet Count     3.58 lakh/cmm Urine culture report smear report if any PUS CELLS 01-03/HPF culture shows growth of a few colonies of E.coli
Sat, 23 May 2020
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Hi,

Can you mention why the test was ordered?

The report says his hemoglobin is on the lower side (suggesting anemia), and some infection in urine (E.coli). Everything else is normal. The significance of above findings depends on clinical features. In a well growing baby, a hemoglobin of 10.8 usually suggests physiologic anemia of infancy and need no treatment other than including iron rich items(egg yolk, fish, legumes, iron fortified cereals) in diet.

Urine growth is taken as significant only when colony count is above 1 lakh, but we have to consider symptoms (like frequent or painful urination). In asymptomatic cases, a growth below this threshold need no treatment.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Does HB Count Of 10.8 In A Child Suggest?

Hi, Can you mention why the test was ordered? The report says his hemoglobin is on the lower side (suggesting anemia), and some infection in urine (E.coli). Everything else is normal. The significance of above findings depends on clinical features. In a well growing baby, a hemoglobin of 10.8 usually suggests physiologic anemia of infancy and need no treatment other than including iron rich items(egg yolk, fish, legumes, iron fortified cereals) in diet. Urine growth is taken as significant only when colony count is above 1 lakh, but we have to consider symptoms (like frequent or painful urination). In asymptomatic cases, a growth below this threshold need no treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician