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Medical Conditions - Thrombocytopenia

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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Can affect the prognosis of essential thrombocytopenia?

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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.

Is my respiratory decline caused by hantavirus?

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Can hantavirus lead to kidney failure in a 34-year-old?

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Could rodent exposure and fever at 37 indicate hantavirus?

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Why does a young woman have high lymphocyte levels?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks so much for sharing those details. Based on the information you have provided for a 27-year-old woman, 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 88.

What causes a low platelet count after a fever at age 57?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is good to hear that your fever has subsided. Low platelet count is referred to as thrombocytopenia.

What are the causes of a persistently low platelet count?

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My uncle's child has anemia and leukopenia. Can a bone marrow transplant treat this?

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.

Why is there low platelet level after platelet transfusion?

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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