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Should I Seek Further Testing For My Blood Results? Attached
Question: should i seek further testing for my blood results? attached photos. im male 26 years old.
the platelets is concerning only because ive googled what the causes could be and now i assume the worst. and the ana im not concernwd about because i read a lot of people can be positive under 1:40 titer and be healthy
the platelets is concerning only because ive googled what the causes could be and now i assume the worst. and the ana im not concernwd about because i read a lot of people can be positive under 1:40 titer and be healthy
Brief Answer:
Causes of low platelets need to be ruled out and ANA titre follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The blood report posted by you shows normal liver function tests, normal renal function tests, normal thyroid function tests, normal lipid profile and normal blood glucose.
The complete blood count shows low platelets and rest of parameters - hemoglobin & white blood cells are normal.
Low platelets can occur in number of conditions like infections, autoimmune disease, bone marrow diseases, drug induced etc.
It is first important to rule out any viral infection in recent past.
Certain drugs can also lower platelet level.
If there is no obvious cause then probably, you need to get a follow up of complete blood counts after an interval of one month.
As far as ANA is concerned, currently the titres of ANA are not significant.
However, a follow up after few months can be done to assess the titres, since autoimmune disorders can also cause low platelets.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Causes of low platelets need to be ruled out and ANA titre follow up.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The blood report posted by you shows normal liver function tests, normal renal function tests, normal thyroid function tests, normal lipid profile and normal blood glucose.
The complete blood count shows low platelets and rest of parameters - hemoglobin & white blood cells are normal.
Low platelets can occur in number of conditions like infections, autoimmune disease, bone marrow diseases, drug induced etc.
It is first important to rule out any viral infection in recent past.
Certain drugs can also lower platelet level.
If there is no obvious cause then probably, you need to get a follow up of complete blood counts after an interval of one month.
As far as ANA is concerned, currently the titres of ANA are not significant.
However, a follow up after few months can be done to assess the titres, since autoimmune disorders can also cause low platelets.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy
okay what doctor should i set an appointment with. hematologist or rheumatolgist?
Brief Answer:
You may consult a Haematologist for low platelet counts as of now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
As of now, you can consult a Haematologist for low platelets.
A peripheral blood smear examination can also be added.
In case you have symptoms related to joints or any other generalized symptom, you may consult a rheumatologist.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
You may consult a Haematologist for low platelet counts as of now.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
As of now, you can consult a Haematologist for low platelets.
A peripheral blood smear examination can also be added.
In case you have symptoms related to joints or any other generalized symptom, you may consult a rheumatologist.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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