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What causes low platelet blood count?
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Low platelets: Viral syndromes, infections, medications, blood disorders, liver disease, anticoagulants, can cause low platelets.
Answered 9/25/2017
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Numerous Causes: Platelets are a blood component necessary for hemostasis (cessation of bleeding); are produced in bone marrow; activated by blood vessel damage.There are numerous causes for a low platelet count: impaired production (bone marrow, genetic disorders); increased consumption (infections), increased destruction (autoimmune diseases), & more. Evaluation by your doctor is necessary to determine the cause
Answered 11/1/2019
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