Question 1

what causes chronic low platlet count?

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DDx: There are many potential causes of low platelet count (thrombocytopenia). In general platelet production can be low from various bone marrow disorders including cancer and other problems. If the bone marrow is producing platelets they can be destroyed in the body such as immune thrombocytopenic purpura (itp) or sequestered in the spleen if the spleen is enlarged (eg alcohol related splenomegaly).

Question 2

good morning my platelet count has been low for many years always between 70/80. the latest test show my count has dropped to 47. what is the cause?

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Need more info: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Having said that, your platelet count is not just low, it is dropping and warrants an evaluation by a hematologist. It is not amenable to a HealthTap consult.
Wish you good health!

Question 3

what causes a low platelet count?

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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 4

what does a low platelet count be caused by?

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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 5

what could cause a low blood and platelet count?

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How low: Low blood counts (white blood cells or red blood cells?) and low platelet counts can be a sign of a bone marrow problem, bleeding problem, serious infection, an inflammatory condition or some types of cancer.  This is something that needs to be evaluated by a hematologist.

Question 6

does a low platlet count of 75000 causes splinter hemorrhages ?

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Petechiae: Punctate cutaneous red marks, characterize very low platelets...75k is low, i've seen it a lot, and cannot recall ever seeing petechiae at that level (not low enough).  Splinter hemorrhage is a sine of bacterial endocarditis...A lesson from physical diagnosis, but I have also never seen in a 35 year career.

Question 7

32 y.o. female, over the last 5 yrs my platelet count have gotten low. i take iron daily but if i don't they will get low quick. what can cause this?

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Huh?: I suspect you mean red blood cells as they are dependent upon adequate iron stores for production and are often low in menstruating and birthing females.  If you are not symptomatic and degree of anemia is mild I do not see you should be worried.  It might make sense to use an ocp to help control menstrual loss. Red meats are a great source of iron. Take your iron with an acid juice or vit c.

Question 8

what causes a low blood platelet count usually?

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.

Question 9

is it possible for low iron to cause a low platelet count?

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Low platelet: Yes. 1/3 iron def cause low platelet. 1/3 cause high platelet. Nobody knows why.

Question 10

what causes low lymophocytes and elevated blood platelet count?

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: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed background information with your question. What are the numbers (how low/elevated)? What symptoms led to the test? In the absence of more information the findings are not specific to anything.

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What causes a low platelet count?

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What does a low platelet count be caused by?

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What could cause a low blood and platelet count?

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Does a low platlet count of 75000 causes splinter hemorrhages ?

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32 y.o. female, over the last 5 yrs my platelet count have gotten low. i take iron daily but if i don't they will get low quick. what can cause this?

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What causes a low blood platelet count usually?

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What causes low lymophocytes and elevated blood platelet count?

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