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What Causes Low Platelet Count?
About 7/8 months ago a routine blood test showed my platelets were slightly lower than normal, so I have been getting regular blood tests to keep an eye on them. Normal range is 150-400. Mine have went from 143 down to 128 down to 119 down to 109 up to 133. I am seeing a haematologist on 7th July.
My blood results came back showing they have dropped again, down to 118. My folic acid is also low, despite taking the pregnancy folic acid of 400mcg. I have been prescribed a higher dosage of 5mg.
I'm so worried now, not only for my own health, but the health of my baby - I have no idea what implications this could have on my pregnancy or in fact my health.
My blood results came back showing they have dropped again, down to 118. My folic acid is also low, despite taking the pregnancy folic acid of 400mcg. I have been prescribed a higher dosage of 5mg.
I'm so worried now, not only for my own health, but the health of my baby - I have no idea what implications this could have on my pregnancy or in fact my health.
Fri, 24 Oct 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Platelet count above 1 lakh is always good.
2. Higher dosage of folic acid should not be a problem, as there is not side effects of higher dose.
3. Keep watch over your liver enzymes and blood pressure, as during pregnancy we are worried about two things with low platelet counts - pre-eclampsia or HELLP syndrome.
4. Not to worry about baby. Platelet count is good and baby should be doing fine.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Platelet count above 1 lakh is always good.
2. Higher dosage of folic acid should not be a problem, as there is not side effects of higher dose.
3. Keep watch over your liver enzymes and blood pressure, as during pregnancy we are worried about two things with low platelet counts - pre-eclampsia or HELLP syndrome.
4. Not to worry about baby. Platelet count is good and baby should be doing fine.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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