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Is it normal for platelets to go lower occasionally? in the last 6 months its been low 3 times- 119, 134, 129 then goes back to normal range quickly

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Workup : I would suggest you see a hematologist for some further workup to rule out entities such as ITP ...

Answered 5/26/2014

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