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What Causes Low Platelet Count In Blood?
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My son was hospitalized since 10th February 2014 due to recurring fever, vomiting and stomach ache. His blood platelet count readings was 194>188>140>132. He also underwent Dengue Fever test and the Doctor said the result is negative. Now I would like to ask, what could be the reason why my son's blood platelet count kept on decreasing? By the way, the Doctor also said my son has viral infection, is this why the platelet count kept on decreasing or there may be other reason? I am very worried every time the platelet count result has decreased.
Thanks.
My son was hospitalized since 10th February 2014 due to recurring fever, vomiting and stomach ache. His blood platelet count readings was 194>188>140>132. He also underwent Dengue Fever test and the Doctor said the result is negative. Now I would like to ask, what could be the reason why my son's blood platelet count kept on decreasing? By the way, the Doctor also said my son has viral infection, is this why the platelet count kept on decreasing or there may be other reason? I am very worried every time the platelet count result has decreased.
Thanks.
Wed, 28 Jan 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Viral infections are cause of low platelet counts.
Thus, if your son is suffering from any viral infection, low platelet count is expected.
However, the low platelet count recovers once the viral infection is controlled or treated.
Thus, do not worry and wait for the recovery.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
Viral infections are cause of low platelet counts.
Thus, if your son is suffering from any viral infection, low platelet count is expected.
However, the low platelet count recovers once the viral infection is controlled or treated.
Thus, do not worry and wait for the recovery.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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