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I have very low platelet count, low iron, extreme itchiness, and fatigue. what could it be?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Toubling: Looks like you have a hematologic issue which should be evaluated by a hematologist. Low iron itself may cause itching and fatigue from the likely anemia but I suspect that there is something more complicated than that.

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 1/13/2018

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