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Is Low Platelet Count Dangerous?

Is there any serious danger in low blood platelets, mine was recently 29,000, however, by red cells and white cells were normal. I am a 49 year old female, 195 lbs, 5'4" hospitalized with divurticulitis when this was discovered Could they be missing something?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Your platelet count is very low. It is dangerous if it decrease further. If it goes below 10,000 there is a serious risk of internal or external bleeding. You should search the cause of low platelets. You should regularly monitor the platelet count.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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Wish you a very good health.
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Is Low Platelet Count Dangerous?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Your platelet count is very low. It is dangerous if it decrease further. If it goes below 10,000 there is a serious risk of internal or external bleeding. You should search the cause of low platelets. You should regularly monitor the platelet count. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.