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Low platelet count
My brother is having low platelet since 1 year .. it is altering between 72000 and 80000 ... but he doesn't have any other problems.. nor any symptoms... what will be the reason.. have done every blood test and everything came normal..
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Low platelets can also be reported from a faulty technique or too much wait time of the sample after collection in the tube
Dont worry about the platelets, worry only if symptoms like bruising, bleeding from gums or bleeding from other sites occur.
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Get platelet count repeated after 3-6 months to rule out any disease related manifestation
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Low platelet count is known as Thrombocytopenia. Platlet do help in the blood clotting. So very low platlet count can result in bleeding from various parts of body. But symptoms do not present themselves untill count is decent (upto 20,000/cc).
So this problem is not an emergency
There are various reasons for low platlet such as- Bone marrow disorder/Clotting disorder/Medicine side effect/dengue/physiological etc.
So you should meet a DM Hematologist (degree) doctor and take treatment from them.
Next Steps
consult hematologist (superspecialist doctor who treats blood disorders) (DM)
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If taking some medicine then consult a doctor about it.
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There can be various reasons for it. I would like to know a few more details including the patient's age, occupation, and personal history. And a few tests need to be done. If already done kindly share the reports. You can consult me through practo or directly via WhatsApp in 629634478 for a detailed evaluation.
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Thorough clinical evaluation needs to be done
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look for any signs of spontaneous bleeding
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