Question 1

i was told i had slightly low platelet count does that mean i have leukemia?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : There are several components in blood tests. The various components vary in ranges due many causes. Just because one component is low does not necessarily mean you have a certain disease. Your physician will take into consideration all of the components in the test done to determine if there is something to worry about. If you have a concern discuss with your doctor.

Question 2

is it possible for low platelets to be the start of leukemia?

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Low Platelet Count: Leukemia can cause low platelets. But there are MUCH more common causes of low platelets, such as: lab error (PLT clumping), pregnancy, liver disease, autoimmune ITP, inherited syndromes, infections (especially viral), medications, OTC nutritional supplements, tonic water (quinine), alcohol, and other causes. Leukemia often shows abnormal WBC count and anemia. Doc visit is needed to pinpoint cause

Question 3

is acute erythroid leukemia genetic? my father was just diagnosed at age 70. i am 31 low platelets run extremely low in my family (dads side).

Accepted Answer

It is possible...: Familial cases of erythroleukemia (m6) have been described.  M6 itself is relatively rare, and familial cases even more rare.  Usually, m6 develops in patients with pre-existing myelodysplastic syndrome (pre-leukemic state).  Familial types of myelodysplastic  syndromes do occur, and would be a risk for developing leukemia.  Talk to your doctor about your worries and if any further testing is need.

Question 4

are borderline low platelets (174x10e3/ul) and 2 petechiae on abdomen suggestive of leukemia? wbc, rbc, differential all normal and feel fine. thanks!

Accepted Answer

Not leukemia: There is no evidence of leukemia and your platelet count is not abnormal. Two petecchiae are not impressive, but if showers of them occur and/or if there are nose or gum bleeding, the capillary fragility, vasculitis, liver disorders,medications like aspirin or Aleve (naproxen) are considerations. A hemtologist best qualified to evaluate you if you have further concerns.

Question 5

can leukemia or bone marrow problems present with only low platelets and all other blood work normal? doc will recheck, but i worry because i felt very weak with this last result of 96k

Accepted Answer

See below: Low platelet count, thrombocytopenia can present as an isolated entity. It is not feasible to say more without knowing rest of your health history and the laboratory findings. Your count is not too low to cause immediate problems. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thrombocytopenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20378293

Question 6

i had bone marrow biopsy and chromosome- crytogenics and fish testing done because of anemia rbc and platelets were low. platelets restored but rbc did not. my test were all normal. could i have chronic myeloid leukemia or would it be seen in testing?

Accepted Answer

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It seems like you have consulted a hematologist who did Cytogenetic and FISH studies. These should have provided an answer to the cause of your low CBC numbers. To specifically address your question  about you having Chronic Myeloid leukemia(CML), I doubt it very much because CML manifests as high white blood cell(WBC) count and a cytogenetic abnormality call Philadelphia chromosome.

Question 7

how long does leukaemia take to develop? my daughter is 11, has had low platelets(20) and neutropenia (0.5) for the last year. bm biopsy was clear.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: She need further evaluation to find cause off low platelet and neutropenia it could be aplastic anemia.

Question 8

what does it mean to have  low platelets?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding risk: Low platelets can cause easy bleeding, such as nosebleeds.  There are several causes of low platelets, so this should be followed closely.

Question 9

could low platelets mean thyroid?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Could be part of autoimmune complex.  Itp, pernious anemia and thyroid dysfunction/hashimoto's thyroiditis.

Question 10

does low platelets mean that your blood does not clot well enough or body not producing enough of something?

Accepted Answer

Both: Low platelets will cause a tendency to bleeding. There are few causes for why they are low, one of them being your marrow not producing enough. Hope it helps.

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I was told i had slightly low platelet count does that mean i have leukemia?

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Is it possible for low platelets to be the start of leukemia?

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Is acute erythroid leukemia genetic? my father was just diagnosed at age 70. i am 31 low platelets run extremely low in my family (dads side).

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Are borderline low platelets (174x10e3/ul) and 2 petechiae on abdomen suggestive of leukemia? wbc, rbc, differential all normal and feel fine. thanks!

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Can leukemia or bone marrow problems present with only low platelets and all other blood work normal? doc will recheck, but i worry because i felt very weak with this last result of 96k

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I had bone marrow biopsy and chromosome- crytogenics and fish testing done because of anemia rbc and platelets were low. platelets restored but rbc did not. my test were all normal. could i have chronic myeloid leukemia or would it be seen in testing?

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How long does leukaemia take to develop? my daughter is 11, has had low platelets(20) and neutropenia (0.5) for the last year. bm biopsy was clear.

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What does it mean to have low platelets?

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Could low platelets mean thyroid?

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Does low platelets mean that your blood does not clot well enough or body not producing enough of something?

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