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What could having a low platelet level in the blood problem mean?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Low Platelet count: Thrombocytopenia can result from enlarged spleen, bone marrow disease, heavy alcohol consumption, chemotherapy, autoimmune diseases, bacteremia, pregnancy (mild), purpuras, or medications such as heparin, sulfa, quinine, anticonvulsants, interferon, & gold salts.

Answered 7/21/2013

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