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My daughter is 15 and has had alot of illnesses since november when she had her toncills out. She has been left very tired unable to do anything and blood tests show low white blood cells, our doctor put on a note to the school protracted viral infection? our doctor said there is nothing that can be done? why is she not getting better and keeps being sick

Submitted: 19 days and 9 hours ago.

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going to the doctor, fresh vegetables and fruit. rest though she sleeps from 9pm till 2pm the next day and has trouble eating as she vomits. She has trouble standing as gets dizzy and doctors did take blood pressure which was also low.

Posted by CamilleRN 19 days and 8 hours ago.

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Hi and thank you for your question. I am sorry your daughter isn't feeling well. Most cases of tonsillitis are caused by a virus and even though her tonsils have been removed, her immune system is not up to par. Leukopenia ( low white bloos cells) leaves a body more susceptable to infections of all kids because the white blood cells are the fighter cells we have to combat infection. While she is recovering, She will need lots of rest, which she is already doing, plenty of water daily, and a good multi vitamin. You may ask her Dr if he wants her to take B12 and folate, which helps in some cases of leukopenia. She should start to feel better over he next few weeks. If she developes any signs or symptoms of illness ( for example a fever or a cough) call her Dr right away so he can start her on antibiotocs if he feels it is appropriate. I hope this information helps you, if so, please click accept. Thank you and I wish your daughter the best! :-)

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This is what we have been doing but the weeks where she should be feeling better have turned into months and no light at the end of the tunnel. When she eats she is hungry, then vomits shortly after or if she stands for any lentgh of time

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While some viral illnesses really knock a person down for a long time, she is young and should be starting to spring back. If you haven't already, I think you should take her to a pediatric infectious disease specialist to rule out any other problems and to try to help her to feel better sooner.

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going to the doctor, fresh vegetables and fruit. rest though she sleeps from 9pm till 2pm the next day and has trouble eating as she vomits. She has trouble standing as gets dizzy and doctors did take blood pressure which was also low.

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This is what we have been doing but the weeks where she should be feeling better have turned into months and no light at the end of the tunnel. When she eats she is hungry, then vomits shortly after or if she stands for any lentgh of time

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While some viral illnesses really knock a person down for a long time, she is young and should be starting to spring back. If you haven't already, I think you should take her to a pediatric infectious disease specialist to rule out any other problems and to try to help her to feel better sooner.

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This is what we have been doing but the weeks where she should be feeling better have turned into months and no light at the end of the tunnel. When she eats she is hungry, then vomits shortly after or if she stands for any lentgh of time

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While some viral illnesses really knock a person down for a long time, she is young and should be starting to spring back. If you haven't already, I think you should take her to a pediatric infectious disease specialist to rule out any other problems and to try to help her to feel better sooner.

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Gender: Female
Age: 44

Already Tried:
going to the doctor, fresh vegetables and fruit. rest though she sleeps from 9pm till 2pm the next day and has trouble eating as she vomits. She has trouble standing as gets dizzy and doctors did take blood pressure which was also low.