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What Are The Symptoms Of Low Platelet Count?

Last three years I’m facing the problem of low ‘Platelet’ count. When I take steroid ‘ Omnacortil 40 mg --- 20 mg ---10 mg – 5 mg through doctor for four months then ‘Platelet’ count increases to 1.2 to 1.4 & as it is for six months. After six months it starts to going down to 70,000 within next three months. I never suffered in ‘Deng’ or any severe viral fever. My age is 58. What is the side effect of using steroid? Can you suggest any alternate medicine of fewer side effects? Whether spleen operation is advisable & permanent solution of low platelet count? What is the after effect of spleen removal? If I do it, what precaution I should take? T.K.GHOSH Dy. Manager (Nuclear Fuel Complex, Hyderabad) 040-0000 0000
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have immune thombocytopenic purpura(ITP). In ITP your body produces antibodies against your own platelets and causing destruction of platelets. Steroid or immunosupressent drugs are helpful. You should go for bone marrow examination to confirm the diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Spelenctomy is helpful in severe cases. Steroids or immunogobulins are drug of choice. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Low Platelet Count?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have immune thombocytopenic purpura(ITP). In ITP your body produces antibodies against your own platelets and causing destruction of platelets. Steroid or immunosupressent drugs are helpful. You should go for bone marrow examination to confirm the diagnosis. Then you should take treatment accordingly. Spelenctomy is helpful in severe cases. Steroids or immunogobulins are drug of choice. 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.