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What Causes Low Platelet Count?
husband has been on dialysis for 23 years he has had low platelet count for some time now he had seizures 2years ago put on depakote has been controlling them but no appetite kind of lifeless was told maybe tumor what to do we can't seem to get a doctor to do right tests at a loss feel so helpless
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Hi, dear.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If he has persistent low platelet count you should go for bone marrow examination. It will give diagnosis if you have tumor or other pathology. Then take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. If he has persistent low platelet count you should go for bone marrow examination. It will give diagnosis if you have tumor or other pathology. Then take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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