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Low platelets and tuberculosis

2020-05-19 05:49:07
Hello doctor,on 13 may i had my cbc test done in which rbc and wbc are within normal  range but my platelets are low about 63000. I am also under going treatment for tuberculosis and have completed 2 months treatment so i want to ask do tb medicines cause low platelets count.
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Do peripheral blood smear test

Answered2020-05-19 07:02:32

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Medicines for TB having no effect on platelets count
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repeat platelets test within an hour of withdrawal of blood sample
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proper hydration n protein rich diet

Answered2020-05-19 08:23:21

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Any chronic infection cause low platelet count. Repeat platelet count and continue TB drugs.

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No Tb medicine cause low platelet count. Advice test platelet by finger prick
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Review after investigation
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Drink plenty of water

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