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What Causes Lowering Of Platelet Count?

Had blood work done as part of my usual work up at the dr as I am a type 2 diabetic. During routine blood work my platelet count was low. Rechecked in 3 months and it was still low at 130. I have had no excess bleeding or bruising. What could be causing this and should I be overly worried? Thank you
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Normal platelet count is 1.4 to 4.5 lacs per cumm. Your count is 1.3 lacs. It is slightly lower then normal. So no need to worry. Some viral infection can leads low count. Some people have this type of low count as normal variation. So if your other blood counts are normal and you don't have any symptoms then nothing to worry. Just be relaxed.
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What Causes Lowering Of Platelet Count?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Normal platelet count is 1.4 to 4.5 lacs per cumm. Your count is 1.3 lacs. It is slightly lower then normal. So no need to worry. Some viral infection can leads low count. Some people have this type of low count as normal variation. So if your other blood counts are normal and you don t have any symptoms then nothing to worry. Just be relaxed. 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.