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Hi dr im pregnant 35 week i have low platlate range of platlate 80 my dr suggested 1week before cesarean section he will give me prednisolone tab?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No problem: with trying prednisolone for low platelet count, it would help increase your platlets before your surgery, trust your doctor, hope you would have uneventful pregnancy and C section, and you would have a healthy beautiful child, good luck

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 4/23/2015

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