Hi doctor,
I had a long COVID (omicron) infection for 25 days three months ago. Later, when I was traveling, I got myself checked for precaution, and my CBC report showed my platelets counted as 89,000. So I consulted a doctor, and he prescribed me 15 days course of multivitamins with iron (currently taking one tablet a day), and I have done repeated tests after completing the course. Following are my platelet counts:
One month ago: 118,000.
20 days ago: 105,000.
Ten days ago: 129,000.
One week ago: 81,000.
Please suggest how to recover from low platelets and what could be the reason for my reduced platelet count.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
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 by antibody production against platelets. You do not have any bleeding, So there is no need for platelets 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.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards.
Thank you.
Hi doctor,
Thank you for your reply.
Do you suggest any lab report for a detailed physical evaluation? Can I know what includes in a detailed physical evaluation? Can you prescribe me steroids as you are also a hematologist?
Thank you.
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 liver and spleen as well. Short-time steroid 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.
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