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Question: The Dr. tells me I have a very low platlett count (25), What are some of the causes of this?
Brief Answer:
To check for bone marrow disease. Avoid injury
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
Would you clarify a few things for me please?
*what exactly is your platelet level. Please mention with units.
*do you have any bleeding or red /purplish spots anywhere in your body?
*do you consume alcohol?
*any other medical issues or medications that you take?
*any recent illness?
*any history of cancer in the family?
*any abdomen pain or fever, blood in stools?
Low platelets (THROMBOCYTOPENIA-TCP) is due to either reduced production or increased destruction.
Some causes are bone marrow disease,, splenic enlargement, liver disease, autoimmune disorder, exposure to chemicals/ radiation, leukemia, infection and certain medications.
I recommend :
-a hematologist Consult as adviced
-blood tests (complete blood count, peripheral smear, iron levels, vitamin b12 &folate levels, d-dimer, platelet antibodies, clotting parameters,
Fibrinogen level and fibrinogen degradation products)
-ultrasound abdomen
-bone marrow biopsy
Based on the clinical findings and test results, a treatment plan will be made.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
If you develop any bleeding, or severe abdominal pain, headaches, go to the ER right away.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
To check for bone marrow disease. Avoid injury
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
I'm Dr. Shuba Hariprasad and will be answering your query today.
Would you clarify a few things for me please?
*what exactly is your platelet level. Please mention with units.
*do you have any bleeding or red /purplish spots anywhere in your body?
*do you consume alcohol?
*any other medical issues or medications that you take?
*any recent illness?
*any history of cancer in the family?
*any abdomen pain or fever, blood in stools?
Low platelets (THROMBOCYTOPENIA-TCP) is due to either reduced production or increased destruction.
Some causes are bone marrow disease,, splenic enlargement, liver disease, autoimmune disorder, exposure to chemicals/ radiation, leukemia, infection and certain medications.
I recommend :
-a hematologist Consult as adviced
-blood tests (complete blood count, peripheral smear, iron levels, vitamin b12 &folate levels, d-dimer, platelet antibodies, clotting parameters,
Fibrinogen level and fibrinogen degradation products)
-ultrasound abdomen
-bone marrow biopsy
Based on the clinical findings and test results, a treatment plan will be made.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
If you develop any bleeding, or severe abdominal pain, headaches, go to the ER right away.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Shuba Hariprasad
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