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My son is 3... He has had about 4 throat infections since December

 
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My son is 3... He has had about 4 throat infections since
December with fevers running from
100 to
104.. Lately, when we walk to the car from the store he tells me
He is tired. He has been sick the past
Week with blisters in his throat. He keeps
Complaining of headaches and
Has vomited. He says his legs hurt too. He gets worse in the evenings
And he is a kid who doesn't complain. I don't know that he has lost weight but he barely eats. Last time we had him checked for infection, December, WBC was good. Does any of this indicate luekemia or any type
Of cancer? I am worried sick. Please be honest.

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Expert:  Dr. SS replied 317 days and 10 hours ago.

Greetings,

When was he last seen by doctor? What treatment did he receive during 4 episodes? Did he have any other test after December? Is there any significant past illness?

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Customer replied 317 days and 10 hours ago.

No significant past illness... Pedi looked at his throat Monday but that was all... I'm just so concerned about the headaches and leg aches.

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Expert:  Dr. SS replied 317 days and 10 hours ago.

Thank you for the input.

Tiredness, loss of appetite, blisters, muscle pain in the head, legs can be from viral infection. Repeated infection can cause anemia and tiredness. Leukemia, or blood cancer does not have typical symptoms. It can appear as normal illness. His last blood count was normal, it was about 6 months before. After that he had repeated throat infection. Children can have repeated throat infection. It is not unusual to have repeated infection without any cause. However, when last tests were 6 month back, you can ask his doctor to repeat the tests. Throat swab test, repeat blood tests can rule out leukemia. You can have a referral for a pediatric ENT doctor to have a look for tonsils. If you have any query, please feel free to ask.Please rate my answer after you are satisfied. If you think that "I expected more" or " Helped a little", then please continue conversation without rating the answer. This will help me to explain further & satisfy you.
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