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Platelets count
My daughter had viral.fever and got subsided today.but today the platelets came down from.1.1 to 95.
Dengue test was negative.
Can you please suggest.i have admitted her in hospital but still no improvement
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Divya
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In viral illnesses it happens commonly it will rise mostly after 48 hrs
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keep the child adequately hydrated
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Viral illnesses can depress platelet count
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Since no cure for most viral infections, symptomatic treatment and monitoring is all that's needed
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Many viral illnesses can cause low platelet counts..... just monitor platelets, and it will improve with time.
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It will more likely raise in the next 24-48 hr. It helps that the child is under observation.
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Make sure the child is hydrated well
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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4 yrs exp
Rajkot
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