I took my daughter to the emergency room because of a limp. We sat 3 hours, had numerous x-rays done and then lots of blood work and the nurses came in and told me that she needed to see a hematologist on monday and that it wasn't her leg that was bothering her it was her blood. They said they "weren't comfortable" giving a diagnosis but when i said that she didn't act sick or anything they said "Well she feels pretty bad, I can guarantee that- probably too sick to complain." I'm nervous and scared and don't know what it could be. Her white count was elevated and her iron was 22/3 when it should be 12/17. It's a long weekend and they want me to wait until Monday to know anything..has anyone heard of this before? Experienced it? Any doctors out there that know what it might be?
2006-11-22 15:31:45 · 9 answers · asked by Jennifer F 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
My daughter is 18 months old
2006-11-22 15:32:04 · update #1
please don't assume anything. wait for the professionals to figure it out. good luck
2006-11-22 15:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I really hate when they do that--waiting really sucks!
I hope U get a Doctor to respond but in the mean time before U worry Urself sick check around the internet about blood disorders.Regardless of what U find do NOT jump to conclusions,find things to do to stay busy until Monday-My thoughts and prayers are with U all.
2006-11-22 23:38:50 · answer #2 · answered by Mary Who? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how high is the white blood count exactly? A little high could just mean an infection. If it's completely ridiculously high, that could mean something serious. I tried to look this up but could not find anything with the combination of lab tests you gave. Hope everything turns out ok....
If she was anemic, her iron would NOT be high.... it would be low..I am confused as to the 22/3..which one is the iron?
If it were me, I would DEMAND a hematologist see her now... or leave and go to a better emergency room.
2006-11-22 23:36:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jay Jay 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She's anemic from something, it could be from bleeding internally it could be something like leukemia, simple or serious but they can't give a diagnosis, she needs a specialist, she's pretty young and sometimes doctors want a specialists opinion rather then guess when they don't know all the facts. I would try not to worry, let the doctors do the research, learn all you can about what's wrong from them, not from the internet because there are so many things it could be again serious to simple.
2006-11-22 23:38:57 · answer #4 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor, nor do I know what it might be. Unfortunately, as parents, we tend to worry and fear the worst when our kids get sick. I know I do. If they were willing to let you wait until Monday to find out what the results are, then I would take it as a sign that it must not be too bad. Otherwise they would have admitted her to the hospital right away. I hope this helps. I'll keep you and your sweet little girl in my prayers.
2006-11-22 23:40:59 · answer #5 · answered by jare bare 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
OMG, I'm so sorry to hear this. No I have no idea what's up so I'm not any help. I just wanted to tell you, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you and your daughter.
2006-11-22 23:35:21 · answer #6 · answered by gnine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could help. Maybe try to get another opinion on Thur or Friday at an urgent care or something? Try not to worry, God bless you.
2006-11-22 23:37:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
oh that is sad but i am Sherie she will be ok
(if not sorry )
2006-11-22 23:37:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
GOOD LUCK!!!!! HOPE SHE GETS BETTER.
2006-11-22 23:40:22 · answer #9 · answered by twister 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋