What could be the cause of my reduced platelet count after COVID infection?

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Following is my opinion on your asked question.

I suggest you have thrombocytopenia post-COVID. If your doctor cannot find any cause of thrombocytopenia, low platelets might be due to an immunological reason. In COVID, antibodies can form against platelets by disturbing the immune system. I need to know your platelet count before COVID. If previously it was normal and low platelets developed only after COVID, it could be due to antibody production against platelets. You do not have any bleeding, so there is no need for a platelet transfusion. Steroids can be prescribed for a short duration if your doctor agrees with the immunological cause of thrombocytopenia. I suggest you visit a nearby hematologist for a detailed physical evaluation and medical management.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I suggest you investigate with dengue IgM, direct Coombs test, platelets function study, serum urea, creatinine, and peripheral smear examination report for primary workup.

Physical examination, including examination of the liver and spleen as well. Short-term steroids can be given in an ITP (idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura) case.

Sorry, I cannot write down prescriptions because it is not legal to write prescriptions without examining the patient. I hope you understand that.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Best regards.

Thank you.