HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Fall Of Platelet Count In New Born?

Friends newborn is a 2 wks old platelet count is 42,000. It started to go up but dropped again today. She had what I though was purpura but family didn't call it that. Dr is concerned about liver function. What causes this. It was a high risk pregnancy requiring bed rest for several months.
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Geriatrics Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Need to get a repeat platelet count. If still low, to avoid risk of internal bleeding, platelet transfusion might be necessary.
2. Blood culture to rule out septicemia is necessary. Would not expect ITP at this age. Need to look into possible DIC.
3. Liver function could be affected, however, it would not affect platelet count directly. PT, APTT will confirm whether liver function is affecting hemostasis. Pregnancy would not affect platelet count unless, it has contributed to septicemia.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Do you have more questions on diagnosis or treatment of blood disorders? Ask An Expert/ Specialist Now
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Fall Of Platelet Count In New Born?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows. 1. Need to get a repeat platelet count. If still low, to avoid risk of internal bleeding, platelet transfusion might be necessary. 2. Blood culture to rule out septicemia is necessary. Would not expect ITP at this age. Need to look into possible DIC. 3. Liver function could be affected, however, it would not affect platelet count directly. PT, APTT will confirm whether liver function is affecting hemostasis. Pregnancy would not affect platelet count unless, it has contributed to septicemia. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.