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What Causes Lower Leg Fatigue While Having Low Platelets?

Hi, less than 2 weeks ago I began having lower leg fatigue. Out of nowhere I hadn t been exercising. I went to my dr a few days ago and she ran a bunch of blood work. I was able to log on and see my results. Only thing low was my platelets at 144 ( normal being 150-450). This morning I woke up and noticed a bruise on my right calf. This evening two more bruises on the same calf have appeared. My legs still feel fatigued. Should I be concerned?
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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144000 on 150000 platelets should not concern you. what about the other blood cells? your hepatic blood tests? however, If there aren't other diseases, beyond a viral infection that may give you low blood cell count (generally autosolving, don't mind) and fatigue, I cannot see any link between your problems. superficial bruises may be linked with a plt count far lower (<80-100000)
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What Causes Lower Leg Fatigue While Having Low Platelets?

144000 on 150000 platelets should not concern you. what about the other blood cells? your hepatic blood tests? however, If there aren t other diseases, beyond a viral infection that may give you low blood cell count (generally autosolving, don t mind) and fatigue, I cannot see any link between your problems. superficial bruises may be linked with a plt count far lower ( 80-100000)