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Medical Conditions - Platelet Transfusion

Platelet transfusion is done in patients who have a low platelet count or platelet do not function properly in clotting the blood. It is indicated in patients with reversible bone marrow failure to prevent spontaneous bleeding and low platelet count during dengue.

All platelet transfusion Q&A

Can a son donate platelets to his father?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Platelet count is reduced in leukemia because the cells in the bone marrow produce platelets known as megakaryocytes that are replaced by leukemic cells.

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Having low platelet-8000/cumm. Testing of dengue, NS1 is negative.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is definitely not normal. Even though the dengue antigen is negative, the low platelet count gives suspicion of dengue. The line of management is on the right way.

My platelet count is low for the past one month. Please guide me.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your counts are clinically insignificant. Low platelet count is also called thrombocytopenia.

Does single donor platelet transfusion help to increase platelet counts?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about the illness. I have checked the attached reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Is my platelet count acceptable to go ahead for surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Yes, this platelet count is acceptable for all major procedures, except those involving the central nervous system.

What causes platelet count to decrease post-transfusions?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, do not panic. Dengue is a self-recovering condition. His platelet counts will gradually rise. Platelet transfusion is fine.

My mother is suffering from platelet disorder. What to do further?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Platelet count needs to be maintained around 2,00,000 if there is no bleeding.

How to improve the platelet count in dengue infection?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through the data you have posted. Low platelet count occurs in almost 70% of people with dengue fever.

What to do next if one is tested positive for dengue?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever with body ache is one of the typical symptoms of dengue fever.

My grandmother has a platelet count of 10,000. Will she be alright?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the reports attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity) apart from a punched-out lesion on the skull. There seems to be no abnormality.

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