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What Causes Low RBC And Platelet Count In An Elderly Person?

Hello -- My husband s internist s office just phoned to advise his repeat blood work showed low red cells and low platelets. Referring him to Hematologist. He s an 86 year old retired Dentist who has always been anemic. What is your thought??????
Mon, 12 Sep 2016
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Low RBC and low platelets and may be associated with low WBC is always seen in anemia of central origin, that is, defective production of blood cells.Possible causes of such anemia may include
-Aplastic anemia
-Vitamin B12 and iron deficiencies
-HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, and other viral infections
-Cancer treatments
-Imbibing in alcohol
-Cirrhosis
-Various forms of cancer
-Some medications and may other causes
Given the fact that it is a problem he has always had and also, the characteristic of his anemia has not been detailed, knowing the exact cause may be difficult.A picture on the hemmogram to see the percentages of the various blood components would have help to better know possible causes.I will suggest you see the Hematologist as recommended by the Doctor for evaluation.
Hope my answer will help you
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What Causes Low RBC And Platelet Count In An Elderly Person?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Low RBC and low platelets and may be associated with low WBC is always seen in anemia of central origin, that is, defective production of blood cells.Possible causes of such anemia may include -Aplastic anemia -Vitamin B12 and iron deficiencies -HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, and other viral infections -Cancer treatments -Imbibing in alcohol -Cirrhosis -Various forms of cancer -Some medications and may other causes Given the fact that it is a problem he has always had and also, the characteristic of his anemia has not been detailed, knowing the exact cause may be difficult.A picture on the hemmogram to see the percentages of the various blood components would have help to better know possible causes.I will suggest you see the Hematologist as recommended by the Doctor for evaluation. Hope my answer will help you Best regards