A 44-year-old member asked:
What does it mean when a child's platelets are low?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Various: Low= error in test, increased breakdown or decreased production.Some sampling methods (fingerstick)are more prone to give inacurate results.Antibodies can form in certain conditions that destroy plts soon after they are made or they can be used up quickly in excessive clotting states. The production sites in the bone marrow can be invaded & shut down as in leukemia.
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Manchester, TN
A 40-year-old female asked:
What does it mean when your platelets are low?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
Thrombocytopenia: It means you could be easily. There are different levels of low platelets. Depending on how low, your overall health, your medications, comorbid medical condition your doctor will determine the proper treatment. Normal level is >150, 000. Most people don't have problems if above 100, 000. Below 100, 000 needs more attention.
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"it means you could [bleed] easily"
Feb 18, 2012
Livermore, CA
A 29-year-old female asked:
What does it mean when your platelet levels are too low?
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Dr. Curtis Simmonsanswered
Family Medicine 30 years experience
At risk for bleeding: Platelets are the cells in your blood line to help your blood to clot. When they are low, you may bruise easy and it may take longer for bleeding to stop. You need to follow up with your doctor to evaluate for a cause of your low platelets.
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