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What Causes Reduced Platelets And WBCs?
MY RED AND WHITE BLOOD CELLS ARE DOWN ABOUT 50%, MY PLATLETS ARE DOWN 70%. I HAVE HAD MANY BLOOD TESTS AND HAVE SEEN THE FOLLOWING MD S, FAMILY DOCTOR, ONE CANCER DOCTOR, TWO CONSULTING DOCTORS AND NONE OF THEM CAN ANSWER THE PROBLEM. IF YOU CAN HELP IT WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.
Thu, 19 Dec 2019
Hi,
Rarely a vitamin deficiency. It might be normal in extreme old age. Mostly, it is a problem in the bone marrow with either something gotten into there or a PARVOVIRUS inhibiting growth. A bone marrow biopsy would show the problem without an exam, I can only give general information cannot say in your particular case, but generally, not having bone marrow or it not working would be the options and it is studied as mentioned.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Rarely a vitamin deficiency. It might be normal in extreme old age. Mostly, it is a problem in the bone marrow with either something gotten into there or a PARVOVIRUS inhibiting growth. A bone marrow biopsy would show the problem without an exam, I can only give general information cannot say in your particular case, but generally, not having bone marrow or it not working would be the options and it is studied as mentioned.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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