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What would cause platelet of 15000, given 6 units of blood now 30000. wont stay and not making blood, had treatment for hep c for months now? help

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Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

Hepatitis C: Your low platelet can be caused/related to your hepatitis c- both the disease and the treatment. Also, if you have splenomegaly - or enlargement of the spleen- that will also cause/associated to the decrease level of platelet. If you also drink alcohol- please stop as alcohol will not help your problem here and may further supress your bone marrow production. Please discuss further with your md.

Answered 12/12/2012

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A member asked:

What would cause platelet of 15000, given 6 units of blood now 30000. wont stay and not making blood, had treatment for hep c for months now? help

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Liawaty Ho answered

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