Question 1

can you explain if it's possible to die from a low platelet count?

Accepted Answer

Yes but RARE: The platelet count would have to be so low that you spontaneously started to bleed and did nothing about it. The pLT count can go quite low without consequence although it must be followed by a hematologist. 
If it gets to low a platelet transfusion is performed and the number rises significantly

Question 2

what causes a low platelet count?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytopenia: Low platelets (thrombocytopenia) can be caused by many conditions, both benign and malignant. Some people are born with it. Other times it's due to a lab error known as "platelet clumping". Many medications can cause it. There are also a host of serious hematological problems which cause low platelets, such as itp and leukemia. It's very important that low platelets be evaluated by a hematologist.

Question 3

is a low platelet count dangerous?

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How low?: Platelets in normal range help stop bleeding when we are injured. Low platelet count below 100000 increases our risk of bleeding ; it becomes dangerous below 30000 and  requires immediate attention (transfusion) below 10000

Question 4

what does a low platelet count mean?

Accepted Answer

Lab error or real: The platelets are fragile & subject to clumping in the specimen& that drops the count. Repeating a level would be prudent on a random low count. True low counts come from decreased production(illness, bad bone marrow, cancer) or increased loss/destruction (disease, bleeding disorder).

Question 5

how dangerous is a low platelet count?

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Can be serious: It all depends on your other medical conditions and how low the platelet count is.  A rough normal range (depending on your lab) is 150-350 for adults. If just under 100, it may not be of serious concern except to watch.  If under 50, it gets more concerning and once it reaches below 20 and especially under 10, spontaneous brain bleeds are possible. Also rapid rate of decline is very concerning.

Question 6

can you live with a low platelet count?

Accepted Answer

YES: Many people do and live quite normally.  Just make sure you have periodic surveillance and report any abnormal bleeding / bruising without delay.  Critically low platelet count can result in severe and potentially life threatening bleeding complication.

Question 7

is a low platelet count of 130 l dangerous?

Accepted Answer

No: But you should have your platelet count followed by a md.  130000 is low normal in most laboratories.

Question 8

what does a low platelet count be caused by?

Accepted Answer

See below: Low platelet count, thrombocytopenia, may be due to low production, as in bone marrow failure, excessive alcohol intake; increased destruction as in idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura or drug related platelet destruction. Enlarge spleen form any cause may lower platelet count. See this site for more info.
http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thrombocytopenia/basics/definition/con-20027170.

Question 9

chronic low platelet count. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

?ITP: It could be idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpure (ITP},but if you taking any medication it could be secondary side effect of medication , so you should see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

what does a slightly low platelet count mean?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid deficient: Is one of the most common reasons; there are literally hundreds of others.  You might start by taking a daily multivitamin, but i it doesn't work you have to dig deeper.

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