Be aware of medications that may increase bleeding. Parents should check with the hematology team before giving your child any medication other than acetaminophen (Tylenol.)Keep your physician informed. If your child hits his/her head or has a serious accident, contact your hematologist immediately. Other signs or symptoms that should be noted and communicated to a physician include nosebleeds that last longer than 20 minutes, blood in the urine, stools, or vomit, blood during coughing. Be prepared to restrict activities when platelet counts are low. The hematology team will work with you to determine which sports and activities can continue and which pose a risk of bleeding that could be dangerous to a child with low platelet counts. Always make sure your child wears the appropriate safety equipment, such as helmets, kneepads, elbow pads, or wrist pads, during
Be aware of medications that may increase bleeding. Parents should check with the hematology team before giving your child any medication other than acetaminophen (Tylenol.)Keep your physician informed. If your child hits his/her head or has a serious accident, contact your hematologist immediately. Other signs or symptoms that should be noted and communicated to a physician include nosebleeds that last longer than 20 minutes, blood in the urine, stools, or vomit, blood during coughing. Be prepared to restrict activities when platelet counts are low. The hematology team will work with you to determine which sports and activities can continue and which pose a risk of bleeding that could be dangerous to a child with low platelet counts. Always make sure your child wears the appropriate safety equipment, such as helmets, kneepads, elbow pads, or wrist pads, during