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What Causes Low Platelet Count And Anemia?

I have low platlet count and amenic, went to the hospital the other day due to nasua, shaken, my heart ratewas alternating between rapid and slow and I was lightheaded and felt faint. In addition I had some discomfort in my chest. What could be causing this for me? I was take out of work for a few days but still have the same symptoms? (I am 36 years old, waight about 215, 5 1 and I had gastric bypass surgery over 6 years ago) I am under extreme stress at work and with my current divorce as well
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
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Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM. The anemia may arise even long after gastric bypass. It may be due to vit B12 deficiency. Or else there may be iron deficiency, or chronic blood loss. RBC morphology and some other investigations based on that may be able to diagnose the underlying cause for anemia. But, a low platelet count is definitely a matter of concern. A decrease in platelet count may arise from splenic enlargement, reduced production due to bone marrow abnormality, autoimmune diseases, infection, medication, idiopathic etc. It causes increased bleeding tendency. It should also be evaluated to find the underlying cause and if necessary platelet supplement may be given in case of a very severe deficiency. As you are in severe emotional stress, the anxiety may have caused nausea, palpitation etc. In that hyperdynamic state, presence of anemia also, might have caused light headedness and fainting. A chest discomfort may also arise from the anxiety. But, a thorough investigation should be done to rule out more serious condition, especially a heart disease. My suggestion is, you try to have some relaxation sessions in these stressful days, and consult your physician at the earliest for further evaluation and treatment. Regards. Dr. Kaushik
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What Causes Low Platelet Count And Anemia?

Hi, thanks for posting your concern in the HCM. The anemia may arise even long after gastric bypass. It may be due to vit B12 deficiency. Or else there may be iron deficiency, or chronic blood loss. RBC morphology and some other investigations based on that may be able to diagnose the underlying cause for anemia. But, a low platelet count is definitely a matter of concern. A decrease in platelet count may arise from splenic enlargement, reduced production due to bone marrow abnormality, autoimmune diseases, infection, medication, idiopathic etc. It causes increased bleeding tendency. It should also be evaluated to find the underlying cause and if necessary platelet supplement may be given in case of a very severe deficiency. As you are in severe emotional stress, the anxiety may have caused nausea, palpitation etc. In that hyperdynamic state, presence of anemia also, might have caused light headedness and fainting. A chest discomfort may also arise from the anxiety. But, a thorough investigation should be done to rule out more serious condition, especially a heart disease. My suggestion is, you try to have some relaxation sessions in these stressful days, and consult your physician at the earliest for further evaluation and treatment. Regards. Dr. Kaushik