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.
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.
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.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your counts are clinically insignificant. Low platelet count is also called thrombocytopenia.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Fever with body ache is one of the typical symptoms of dengue fever.
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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