Suggest Treatment For Low Blood Platelet Count When Diagnosed With Cirrhosis And Osteoporosis

Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2017

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Question : I have been told I have low blood platelets. I do have verices and osteoporosis.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I will like to see the entire report. However, platelet values less than 150,000 are synonymous to low platelets. This is not unexpected because you have cirrhosis. Cirrhotic liver is stiff and tends to capture and destroy most platelets which explains this.

I will suggest that you upload the entire report for me to appreciate the extend of this platelet value and comment further.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.

Regards,
Dr. Ivo Ditah
Internal Medicine Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (21 minutes later)

I have an appointment with a Hemotologist next week and will further be able to send more information. My platelet count presently is 101L reference range is 150-379(x10E3/uL.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Keep me updated!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Seeing a hematologist is a good move. However, there would be little to do as the liver remains the main problem. 101,000 is high enough for you not to have severe bleeding issues. Below 50,000, we get very worried.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Ivo Ditah
Internal Medicine Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar