WWYD - DDs symptoms

[surfergirl602]

sounds like she could be anemic. Go get a dr's appt.

 

[swald91]

ITP--idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. The name sounds horrible, but it means the body for whatever reason starts chewing up platelets (the blood cells that help blood clot). That's why the bruises appear so easily. Some kids also get nosebleeds or bleeding gums. The white cell and red cell counts are normal in this condition. It is very treatable.

I agree your doctor will probably do a CBC. Let us know what you find out and try not to panic in the meantime.

YES!!! You must be in the medical field! (Boy-was I off!!!) I just contacted her & asked her the name...I guess she does get the nosebleeds on occasion no issues at this point with gums though...

 

[krcit]

Any word yet OP?

 

[Disney Doll]

I think you are making a very wise choice to take her to the MD and I would tell you to try not to worry until you do so, but I know that being a mother you will worry.

 

[luvwinnie]

What did dr. say?

 

[daisy2]

I hope everything is okay

 

[quasar4legs]

Hope everything turned out OK

 

[tchrrx]

I hope that you received good news from the doctor. Keep us posted, please.

 

[N&B'smom]

Any news!?!?!?

 

[shopnfun2me2]

Praying your appointment went well!!!

 

[Rora]

Anxious for the update! Hope everything is okay!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

YES!!! You must be in the medical field! (Boy-was I off!!!) I just contacted her & asked her the name...I guess she does get the nosebleeds on occasion no issues at this point with gums though...

Okay--how is that diagnosed?

My dd that I mentioned on the first page--gets nosebleeds. I'm not sure what is considered often, but often enough to be noticable and for it to not phase me when it occurs. I would guess once every 2 months or so.

Someone had asked if she is ?"Bendy"?--I'm not sure. When I call my dd a klutz--she bumps into things, drops things. However she does Dance and gymnastics and there have been no noticable "klutz" maneuvers that wouldn't occur in any other kid of her skill level. So I'm not sure.

 

[smschex]

Okay--how is that diagnosed?

My dd that I mentioned on the first page--gets nosebleeds. I'm not sure what is considered often, but often enough to be noticable and for it to not phase me when it occurs. I would guess once every 2 months or so.

Someone had asked if she is ?"Bendy"?--I'm not sure. When I call my dd a klutz--she bumps into things, drops things. However she does Dance and gymnastics and there have been no noticable "klutz" maneuvers that wouldn't occur in any other kid of her skill level. So I'm not sure.

A nosebleed every couple of months isn't worrisome. That is probably more related to colds, allergies, dry air, or a well placed finger.

ITP is diagnosed with a CBC that shows a low platelet count, but normal white and red cell counts in a kid with easy bruising and/or very frequent, hard to control nosebleeds.

 

[aprilgail2]

I had a friend whose son experienced this at a similar age and she had him checked. In his case, it was leukemia.

However .)

Thats how we found out my godson had leukemia- bruised easily and was very tired all the time- also he had nosebleeds on and off for a month prior to being diagnosed. Every time he went to the Dr the Dr would say "oh its just a virus" finally they did blood work and it came back as Leukemia. Every kid that bruises doesn't have it but in our case that was what it was.

 

[mommytobug]

I thought about you last night, give an update when you can. We are all worried.

 

[MinnieTink]

Being a mom is so worrisome even if it is not your child! OP I hope your DD is ok. Sending prayers and hugs.

 

[czycropper]

Hi everyone we didn't get out till late afternoon and then I've worked all day today.

UPDATE- the doc is thinking that it's anemia and we're going on Friday for all the blood work. She's checking for anemia, Lyme, thyroid & something else that I can't remember.

What's concerning her (as well as me) is my DD's complaint of being tired? The doc is also a friend so she knows how my DD is during the day. Last night, my DD literally fell asleep at 7:30 pm which is not normal!!

I'll let everyone know what the blood tests turn out as soon as I know. My doc did put a rush on them so we'll know something hopefully by Tues. Feb. 23rd.

Thanks y'all-sending big to everyone!

 

[GSDRescuer]

 

[JerseyJanice]

Thats how we found out my godson had leukemia- bruised easily and was very tired all the time- also he had nosebleeds on and off for a month prior to being diagnosed. Every time he went to the Dr the Dr would say "oh its just a virus" finally they did blood work and it came back as Leukemia. Every kid that bruises doesn't have it but in our case that was what it was.

Same thing with my Goddaughter. Her doctor thought it was mono at first.

Hope it all works out, OP.

 

[JessicaR]

I'm guessing that your doctor isnt overly concerned based on waiting for blood draw and results. Hope its nothing and she starts feeling less tired.