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What Causes Low Platelet Count, Acne And Weight Gain?

i have had a low platlet count around 120,000 for the past two years im 38 yrs old. i have over the past year have been having acne also and slight weight gain. i have not been diagnosed w/ anything but the last doctor i saw told me that i could have something seriously wrong w me and ordered alot of blood tests, should i be worried? what kind of illness could i have?
Wed, 14 Jan 2015
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Low platelet counts occur due to either decreased production of platelet pre-cursors in bone or destruction of platelets are its pre-cursors in the peripheral blood and in bone marrow.
Thus, both of the above mentioned causes of low platelet has to be manage.
You need to consult your hematologist for clinical assessment and relevant investigations. Investigations will help to determine the cause of low platelet counts and thus treatment.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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What Causes Low Platelet Count, Acne And Weight Gain?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Low platelet counts occur due to either decreased production of platelet pre-cursors in bone or destruction of platelets are its pre-cursors in the peripheral blood and in bone marrow. Thus, both of the above mentioned causes of low platelet has to be manage. You need to consult your hematologist for clinical assessment and relevant investigations. Investigations will help to determine the cause of low platelet counts and thus treatment. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri