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What Causes Low Platelet Count Prior To A Major Surgery?
Question: My father in law was to have carpal tunnel surgery
last Friday. He arrived at the hospital and was taken
to pre-op, where he was prepped for surgery. IV
fluids were started and all medical interviews
completed; Anesthesiologist included. Ten minutes
before he was set to enter the OR for surgery, the
Doctor came in and informed my father in law that he
would not be able to proceed with the operation due to
low platelets. My Father in law was told he has to
see a Hematologist Oncologist ASAP. His counts had
dropped from 111 to 95 in a only a week. He is very
very fatigued and not acting like his normal self
(outgoing and always joking). This is NOT normal for
him and it has me VERY concerned. My husband and his
father are very close and not having an answer of any
kind is tearing him up. It breaks my heart. I am
looking for answers that are XXXXXXX and straightforward
as to what we could be facing. Any wisdom that can be
provided is greatly appreciated. Thank you and God
Bless!
last Friday. He arrived at the hospital and was taken
to pre-op, where he was prepped for surgery. IV
fluids were started and all medical interviews
completed; Anesthesiologist included. Ten minutes
before he was set to enter the OR for surgery, the
Doctor came in and informed my father in law that he
would not be able to proceed with the operation due to
low platelets. My Father in law was told he has to
see a Hematologist Oncologist ASAP. His counts had
dropped from 111 to 95 in a only a week. He is very
very fatigued and not acting like his normal self
(outgoing and always joking). This is NOT normal for
him and it has me VERY concerned. My husband and his
father are very close and not having an answer of any
kind is tearing him up. It breaks my heart. I am
looking for answers that are XXXXXXX and straightforward
as to what we could be facing. Any wisdom that can be
provided is greatly appreciated. Thank you and God
Bless!
Brief Answer:
we should search the cause of low platelet count.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has carpal tunnel syndrom and surgery is required.
His platelet count is slightly low.
Its not a cause of big worry. Dropping of platelet count from 111 to 95 is not a major issue. It can be due to normal variation and instrument variation.
However he has slightly low platelet count that is sure. There are msny cause of low platelet count. Simple viral infection, malaria, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, other infection are the common cause of low platelet count.
Please send me his other reports of complete blood count and other reports which he has already gone through. So that I can help you further.
Don't worry it doesn't look serious.
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.
we should search the cause of low platelet count.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
He has carpal tunnel syndrom and surgery is required.
His platelet count is slightly low.
Its not a cause of big worry. Dropping of platelet count from 111 to 95 is not a major issue. It can be due to normal variation and instrument variation.
However he has slightly low platelet count that is sure. There are msny cause of low platelet count. Simple viral infection, malaria, vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, other infection are the common cause of low platelet count.
Please send me his other reports of complete blood count and other reports which he has already gone through. So that I can help you further.
Don't worry it doesn't look serious.
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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