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How To Normalize The Low Platelet Count In Body?
On recent blood yest I have very low platelet count..my primary care is sending me to a hemotolgist...until I see him, I was wondering if there is a connection beween this condition and heatitus C, which I have had for at least 15 years ( how I got it is unknown) ?
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Low platelet counts can occur due to destruction of platelets or decreased production of platelets in bone marrow.
Thus, consultation with a hematologist will help to determine the cause of low platelet counts.
A bone marrow aspiration may be required to look for status of platelet pre-cursors on bone marrow.
A chronic hepatitis C infection is unlikely to cause low platelet counts.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Low platelet counts can occur due to destruction of platelets or decreased production of platelets in bone marrow.
Thus, consultation with a hematologist will help to determine the cause of low platelet counts.
A bone marrow aspiration may be required to look for status of platelet pre-cursors on bone marrow.
A chronic hepatitis C infection is unlikely to cause low platelet counts.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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