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How critical is a platelet count of 90? What is the best 1st effort to raise the count? Mine as been stable forever, but has now changed at age 76. I am on MANY prescribed meds for blood pressure, acute arthritus and mild high blood sugar. I take about 20-25 meds daily! I am otherwise very healthy and very active. Thanks
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If you are asymptomatic, then any platelet count above 50000 is ok for you. There is no need to worry.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
You are highly likely suffering from drug-induced thrombocytopenia (low platelet count). It is a condition when medications cause low platelet count. Most common drugs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Furosemide or Heparin. Thrombocytopenia makes bleeding more likely. Your medications should be reviewed, and the medication that causing low platelet count should be stopped.
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Malik Amonov MD
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How Critical Is A Blood Platelet Count Of 90?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. If you are asymptomatic, then any platelet count above 50000 is ok for you. There is no need to worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.