Dengue and low platelets

2022-10-23 13:46:37
My wife was admitted 3 days ago with platelets count 18000 and after plasma transfusion was done platelets increases 26000, next day then 36000 next day then 47000 next and today 87000 . No fever . No pain . Can I make the patient discharge.
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Kindly discuss for your concern

Answered2022-11-02 03:09:15

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This is just one factor you have mentioned. There are so many other factors which have to be considered before we discharge the patient. We don't want the patient to come back to the hospital within 24 hours of the discharge. In this case your treating Physician is the best judge.

Answered2022-10-24 02:47:55

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Yes you can But follow your doctor advised Because platelets count is not the only criteria

Answered2022-10-23 15:31:44

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I understood your concern  and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can help you better.book a time slot as per your convenience for consultation.

Answered2022-10-23 14:03:14

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Kindly consult

Answered2022-11-02 14:53:34

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Donot discharge Wait for atleast 5 days

Answered2022-11-01 12:21:15

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Kindly Consult

Answered2022-10-25 02:11:31

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2022-10-24 06:35:35

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If pt is stable u don't discharge
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give adequate liquids

Answered2022-10-23 18:01:41

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According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from some infection like dengue cause low platelet count . As you know that best treatment depend on the correct diagnosis and correct diagnosis depend on the complete history of the patient so please take consultation from a doctor and give complete history of the patient so that correct diagnosis will be make and then best treatment will be start
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You can go for discharge.

Answered2022-10-23 15:20:23

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Yes you can Repeat cbc after 3 days

Answered2022-10-23 13:56:39

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