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What Causes Low Platelet Count In Blood?

Hello, I pulled my medical records for the past few years and I have noticed a decline off and on with my Platelet Count. It was 191 4/22/2009, and then it started declinging. The biggest decline was in 5/17/2010 where it was 105. Recently I had blood work done and it was 135. Is this something that I need to worry about? Is it something that seems to be cancer or something of that nature. I have panic attacks severely. I should be taking Zoloft 50mg, but stop over a month ago, and I am a 29 year old female. I have high cholesterol, and low HDL of 27. I have sharp pain in my left arm off and on, and tender stomache, could be due to acid reflux. I had a clean Heart Cath done 11/2009, due to my panic attacks and wanting reassurance. Please let me know if this is something that I should be concerned with.

                                                                 
Wed, 31 Dec 2014
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Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Don't worry about your platelets count. It is normal. But your cholesterol and HDL is problematic. Ypu should take low fat diet with high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. You can also take drugs like atorvastatin or pravastatin to control your cholesterol level.
If you feel chest pain or pain in left arm then consult your physician urgently.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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What Causes Low Platelet Count In Blood?

Hi, dear. I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Don t worry about your platelets count. It is normal. But your cholesterol and HDL is problematic. Ypu should take low fat diet with high amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids. You can also take drugs like atorvastatin or pravastatin to control your cholesterol level. If you feel chest pain or pain in left arm then consult your physician urgently. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.