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What Causes Low Platelet Count?
Question: I did a full CBC blood count done, everything came back in normal range except my platelet count which was 130. 6 months ago it was 162. I've noticed on some other test years ago it's always been a little low, like 140 150 160. But I never had symptoms like I do now. Tiny red dots on my lower legs, fatigue. I see my Dr next week but until then I need to know if this is dangerous low, or if I need to be worried about anything else. And what can I do do bring them back up? Thank u
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Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that you are having thrombocytopenia but its not in the dangerously low limit , below 1 lakh is something to worry about .
But since you are getting purpuric patches over legs its a reason for evaluation. First ITP needs to be ruled out thats idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura . Get an ANA level done to see for SLE as it can also present like this since you have also complains of fatigue .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thank you for posting your query on HCM.
Well looking into your problem I will like to tell you that you are having thrombocytopenia but its not in the dangerously low limit , below 1 lakh is something to worry about .
But since you are getting purpuric patches over legs its a reason for evaluation. First ITP needs to be ruled out thats idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura . Get an ANA level done to see for SLE as it can also present like this since you have also complains of fatigue .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you, and can you explain what a ANA is? SLE
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Dear Sir,
Thanks for reverting back.
ANA is a test for autoantibodies and SLE is an autoimmune disease in which low platelets are found, its called systemic lupus erythematosus . ANA testing is done for making a diagnosis of Lupus .
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Thanks for reverting back.
ANA is a test for autoantibodies and SLE is an autoimmune disease in which low platelets are found, its called systemic lupus erythematosus . ANA testing is done for making a diagnosis of Lupus .
Dr. Shruti
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok thank u
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Dear Sir,
It is my pleasure if I was able to help you out . Please let me know of any queries .
Dr. Shruti
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
It is my pleasure if I was able to help you out . Please let me know of any queries .
Dr. Shruti
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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