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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes a low blood platelet count?

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Dr. Richard Mcgee answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Many possibilities: Causes are: 1) errors in collection/ handling of blood specimen 2) drugs /medicines including some over the counter 3) immune reactions to infections- viral / bacterial or to autoimmune illnesses such as lupus, etc 4) advanced liver disease from hep c or others 5) bone marrow damage from invading cancer, marrow fibrosis, leukemia 6) disseminated clotting from various causes 7) other things.

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Answered 8/4/2015

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A member asked:

Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes a low blood platelet count?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Mcgee answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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