Table of Contents
- 1 When should I be concerned about low platelet count?
- 2 What deficiency causes low platelets?
- 3 What is the most common cause of low platelet count NHS?
- 4 Can low platelets cause liver damage?
- 5 Can viral infection cause low platelet count?
- 6 Do low platelets make you feel tired?
- 7 What are the potential consequences of a low platelet count?
- 8 What diseases are associated with low platelet count?
- 9 What number is a dangerous platelet count?
When should I be concerned about low platelet count?
Talk to your doctor immediately if you experience any signs of internal bleeding. Rarely, this condition may lead to bleeding in your brain. If you have a low platelet count and experience headaches or any neurological problems, tell your doctor right away.
What deficiency causes low platelets?
Folate deficiency. Infections in the bone marrow (very rare) Myelodysplastic syndrome (bone marrow does not make enough blood cells or makes defective cells) Vitamin B12 deficiency.
What does low platelet levels indicate?
People with thrombocytopenia have low platelet levels. Platelets aid blood clotting (stopping bleeding). When platelet levels are low, you may bruise and bleed excessively. Certain cancers, cancer treatments, medications and autoimmune diseases can cause the condition.
What is the most common cause of low platelet count NHS?
One of the most common causes of low platelets is a condition called immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). You may hear it called by its old name, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Can low platelets cause liver damage?
As a feedback response, thrombocytopenia further aggravates hepatic destruction and contributes to the pathogenesis of CLD and cirrhosis, suggesting that measures to prevent platelet loss may be useful as a therapeutic approach to treat CLD.
Can vitamin D deficiency cause low platelets?
From our data, a small number of patients had an increase in their platelet count with vitamin D replacement alone. However, this was not a consistent effect and there was no overall correlation between vitamin D deficiency and thrombocytopenia.
Thrombocytopenia is a common result of viral infections and associated with an increased bleeding risk.
Do low platelets make you feel tired?
Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) definition and facts. Symptoms and signs of thrombocytopenia may include fatigue, bleeding, and others.
How can I stop my platelets from dropping?
Low Platelets Thrombocytopenia
- Avoid procedures that may cause a break in the skin.
- Take special precautions with personal hygiene.
- Avoid falls in the shower or tub by using slip guard mats.
- Keep your teeth clean with a soft toothbrush.
- Use an electric razor for shaving.
- Wear shoes to protect your feet.
What are the potential consequences of a low platelet count?
A low platelet count puts someone at a higher risk for internal bleeding or other blood clotting and blood vessel-related problems — and unfortunately can sometimes really take a toll on quality of life.
What diseases are associated with low platelet count?
Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which you have a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that help blood clot. Platelets stop bleeding by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel injuries. Thrombocytopenia often occurs as a result of a separate disorder, such as leukemia or an immune system problem.
What medications can lower platelets?
Certain medications can reduce the number of platelets in your blood. Sometimes a drug confuses the immune system and causes it to destroy platelets. Examples include heparin, quinine, sulfa-containing antibiotics and anticonvulsants. The spleen is a small organ normally about the size of your fist.
What number is a dangerous platelet count?
Dangerous internal bleeding can occur when your platelet count falls below 10,000 platelets per microliter. Though rare, severe thrombocytopenia can cause bleeding into the brain, which can be fatal.