
What Causes Loss Of Blood Platelets?

Question: I would like to know how a person can lose half of their blood platelets and not know it.
Brief Answer:
AS BELOW
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Yes its very much possible.
Normal platelet counts range from 150,000 to 400,000 per microliter (or 150 - 400 x 109 per liter).
As you can see, you can easily lose half and still be in the normal range.
Take care.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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