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What Precautions Should Be Taken For Fluctuating Platelets Before Root Canal Treatment?

My blood platelet count is fluctuating between 40,000 to 50,000 for the past 12 years. I get comprehensive health check done every year.No abnormalities. Diagnosis ITP.All parameters-kidneys,liver,spleen, pancreas etc are normal. My BP varies between 120-150 & 78-92 for the past 10 years and I take nebivolol tablets. Bone marrow was done but no abnormalities detected. I only take multivitamins regularly. Doctor did not advise any other treatment . If i get cut in shaving or injury the bleeding stops normally.I get minor bruises sometimes when i get hurt.

Now i want to do root canal and also extract tooth. please advise it is safe and what precautions dentist should take.My hb is 13 and CBC is normal except platelet. I am 66 years of age and in good health.
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Hi,
Thanks for posting the query,

If the other parameters are under control root canal treatment can be safely performed.
A proper antibiotic coverage is required.
But before the extraction of tooth a Physician consult is required.

Take care!
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What Precautions Should Be Taken For Fluctuating Platelets Before Root Canal Treatment?

Hi, Thanks for posting the query, If the other parameters are under control root canal treatment can be safely performed. A proper antibiotic coverage is required. But before the extraction of tooth a Physician consult is required. Take care!