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Medical Conditions - Platelet Count

Platelets are small cells responsible for the blood to clot and stop bleeding from a wound. They range from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. Increased platelet count results in a condition called thrombocytosis, and a reduced amount of platelet count is called thrombocytopenia. They are diagnosed using a complete blood count.

All platelet count Q&A

What causes decreasing platelet count after a fever episode?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Normally, you have anywhere from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of circulating blood. Platelets are produced in your bone marrow.

How do I manage my chronic ITP with a low platelet count?

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Answered By
Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Can you help with my daughter's low platelet count?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your child is having a low platelet count and blue blotches over the body.

Is low platelet a sign of dengue?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For dengue, the first and the foremost thing to be present is fever, Dengue is not diagnosed only on the basis of platelet count.

How do I manage immune thrombocytopenia found by accident?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern.

Answered By
Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Will steroid infusion work for platelet count at 5000?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The platelet count is very low. So he is having severe thrombocytopenia.

Will my splenomegaly resolve after a liver transplant at 55?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. It is a very important one as you prepare for this major step. It is wise to understand exactly what to expect after the transplant.

Is there any aberration seen in hemogram?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). The RBC (red blood cells) count is normal.

Answered By
Dr. Singh Smrita

Dr. Singh Smrita

What are low platelet count causes and should I worry?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

My COVID recovered uncle's platelet count is reducing even with apheresis. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query, and I understand your concern. As mentioned in the query, following the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a decline in platelet count.

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