Thrombocytopenia is a condition having a low platelet count in the blood. It can occur due to a bone marrow disorder or problems in the immune system. It can also occur due to a side effect of certain medications. There is the appearance of small red dots on the skin, bleeding gums, nose bleeding, bruising, blood with vomiting, and headaches. It is managed by transfusion of blood or platelets, plasma exchange, medications, and surgery.
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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.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just went through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have provided. I could only find one report of peripheral blood smear.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have not mentioned at what time she got her platelet transfusion, and now, after how many days, the platelet count has decreased.
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