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Low Platelet Count

Low platelet count, otherwise called thrombocytopenia, can result in easy bruising, prolonged bleeding, tiny red or purple dots on the skin (petechiae), bleeding from the nose or gums, blood in urine or stools, spleen enlargement, and tiredness. This condition can be inherited, or it can be due to viral infections, leukemia, anemia, alcoholism, chemotherapy, pregnancy, and medications.

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Does my friend with dengue need a blood transfusion?

Query: Hello doctor,My friend has a blood count of 32,000 cells/cu mm. He has been suffering from dengue for four days. He is admitted to a hospital for the same. The doctors are saying to conduct a blood transfusion. I am not sure what that is. Kindly reply.  Read Full »

Dr. Mohammed Parvez

Dr. Mohammed Parvez

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In dengue infection, the platelets are destroyed and thus cause a low platelet count. It is not advised to transfuse platelets to a patient who has a platelet count of more than 10 thousand. However, if the physician feels there is a need for transfusion, then he shou...  Read Full »

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