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What Causes Reduced Platelet Count After Tonsillectomy?
My grandson had his tonsils removed and a few months following the surgery he started experiencing rashes and blood bruises on his body. He was taking to see the doctor and for blood work, it was discovered that his platelets had gone down tremendously. What would cause this?
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Possible immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
2. As he does not have an fever and is not toxic, infectious causes can be ruled out.
3. Bone marrow biopsy can help in confirmation.
4. Steroid therapy is necessary. If platelet counts falls below 10,000 cells/ml, platelet transfusion may be necessary. Discuss with your doctor.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Possible immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
2. As he does not have an fever and is not toxic, infectious causes can be ruled out.
3. Bone marrow biopsy can help in confirmation.
4. Steroid therapy is necessary. If platelet counts falls below 10,000 cells/ml, platelet transfusion may be necessary. Discuss with your doctor.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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