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Question: How can platelets be raised with a history of non Hodgkin's disease and heart blockage? Platelets are urgently 52.
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
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Low platelets, or thrombocytopenia, is a common complication of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Platelet levels can also be affected by medications. Transfusion of platelets is one possible therapeutic measure to increase the levels. However, it is only temporary.
It would be at the discretion of your treating physician if this would be a possible option in your case. Also, the status of your bone marrow looking for possible involvement by the lymphoma cells is another factor to take into consideration.
It would be reasonable to bring these items up with your physician at your next appointment. It's important to continue your medications as prescribed and to follow up with her cardiologist or physician regarding your heart health.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for submitting your question to HCM.
Low platelets, or thrombocytopenia, is a common complication of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Platelet levels can also be affected by medications. Transfusion of platelets is one possible therapeutic measure to increase the levels. However, it is only temporary.
It would be at the discretion of your treating physician if this would be a possible option in your case. Also, the status of your bone marrow looking for possible involvement by the lymphoma cells is another factor to take into consideration.
It would be reasonable to bring these items up with your physician at your next appointment. It's important to continue your medications as prescribed and to follow up with her cardiologist or physician regarding your heart health.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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