Symptoms of Aplastic Anemia in Children

Jun 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

Lately, I don't know what's going on with my child, but she seems to be getting paler and often faints. I asked online, and someone mentioned it might be aplastic anemia. However, I'm not entirely sure, so I'd like to know: what are the symptoms of aplastic anemia in children?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The main symptoms of aplastic anemia in children include: 1. Anemia:表现为面色苍白、乏力、头晕、心悸、气短,以及记忆力下降、注意力不集中等。 Manifests as pallor, fatigue, dizziness, palpitations, shortness of breath, as well as decreased memory and difficulty concentrating. 2. Infection: 常见的症状有发热,可能伴随咳嗽、胸痛(呼吸系统感染),尿频、尿急、尿痛(泌尿系统感染),恶心、呕吐、腹泻(消化系统感染)等。 Common symptoms include fever, possibly accompanied by cough and chest pain (respiratory tract infection), frequent urination, urgency, and painful urination (urinary tract infection), as well as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (gastrointestinal infection). 3. Bleeding: 表现为皮肤瘀斑、紫癜、鼻腔出血等,严重时可能出现呕血、便血、血尿或颅内出血等症状。 Manifests as skin bruising, purpura, and nosebleeds. In severe cases, symptoms may include vomiting blood, passing blood in stool or urine, or intracranial hemorrhage. The severity and presentation of these symptoms may vary depending on the individual and the progression of the disease. Prompt medical attention and standardized treatment are necessary.