What is the cause for low platelet count?
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
God blessed me with a baby boy before three months. This is my second child. I faced many problems, such as diabetes, two years ago. I had low platelet counts for six months before I took a test for CBC. Three days before delivery, my platelet count was 44000 per microliter of blood. My doctor suggests that I go for a blood transfusion for delivery.
Before delivery, I took three units. After delivery, I took one unit of blood; my platelet count was 172000 per microliter of blood. After a month, when I took a test for CBC, my platelet count was 72000 per microliter of blood.
I experienced a headache and fever for a few days. I take one Paracetamol tablet at night. What can I do?
Please suggest.
Hello,
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Fever with a headache can occur in a viral infection. Viral infection can affect the platelet count and can lead to a low platelet count. Symptomatic management is done with Paracetamol and maintaining your hydration.
Your peripheral smear examination and a liver profile are also needed to be done for the primary workup. Peripheral smear examination will detect any parasites and abnormal cells if present.
Repeat CBC (complete blood count) after a few days, and if it is still elevated, then think of other investigations.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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