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Does A Low Platelet Count Pose A Threat Of Some Disease?
I just had an annual physical and my blood work came back normal except for a low platelet count. I do not have any unusual bruising or bleeding, and my doctor wants to repeat the test. Should I be concerned about any serious illnesses or could there have been an error in the test its self?
Mon, 4 Aug 2014
Hi, its all depends on how much low your platelets count. Because slightly low count doesn't need concerns. Even simple viral infection can leads to slightly low platelet count. However if you have very low count thrn it must need concern. it may suggest some underlying pathology.which may be asymptotic. So you should go for repeat test and thrn consult your doctor accordingly.
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