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I have been told i have slightly low platelets apart from high cholesterol everything else was fine have had second blood test should i worry ?

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Depends on: Level of thrombocytopenia and if you have any symptoms of bleeding or bruising. Causes are medication side effects, hematological disorder, or portal hypertension, among others. You should discuss this finding with your doctor.

Answered 2/3/2014

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