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What Causes Decrease In Platelets,HGB, HCT And RBC Levels?

Posted on Wed, 2 Apr 2014

Question: Doctor hello, what might cause my platelets, HGB, HCT and RBC to always seem to be on the low end of normal? I know in the past sometimes my platelets dip a bit lower than normal but not often. I have always bled and bruised easily. I am not very alarmed but more curious.

Answered by Dr. dr. Jawahar Ticku (18 hours later)

Brief Answer: Bone Marrow depression Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX It seems there is some form of bone marrow depression/ deficiency which results in depression of all the constituents of blood. There are multiple causes of bone marrow depression out of which some drugs, nutritional deficiency, auto immune diseases are very important. It is imprtant to establish the cause and get treatment accordingly. For this you may require many more investigations. So your primary physician is needed to be consulted for the needful. If you have any other query in this regard I shall be happy to reply. Truly, Dr. J. Ticku

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. dr. Jawahar Ticku (13 hours later)

Hello Doctor, thank you. These are the last 3 years info for your review? They are not technically considered abnormal, but are on the low end of normal. Do you have any thoughts? 2014: Platelets..154.00 HGb..15.20 HCT..43.30 RBC..4.90 2013: Platelets..148.00 HGB..14.40 HCT..42.60 RBC..4.58 2012: Platelets..156.00 HGB..14.20 HCT..41.70 RBC..4.57 Thank you!

Answered by Dr. dr. Jawahar Ticku (5 hours later)

Brief Answer: Low blood counts Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX Thanks for reverting. your tests are reaonably within normal limits. You are unnecessarily worried about it. The transition from normal to mildly lower side does happen and is a normal phenomenon in the body. So please be happy and enjoy. truly, Dr. j. Ticku

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E