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A low platelet count generally puts an individual at high risk of bleeding, or hemorrhage. The underlying cause of a low platelet count could be several diseases ranging from a something benign to HIV or leukemia.

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Low platelet count?

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Do I need to worry if my platelet count is 88 with chemo?

Is my platelet count too low at 88


Does low platelet count cause stroke?

yes


Can a low platelet count cause hair loss?

no


Is a 67 platelet count bad?

It's abnormal (low).


What is TROMBOCyTopenia?

This is medical terminology for a low platelet count condition.


What does it mean if Platelet Parameters PDW is LOW?

Platelet parameters on PDW being low is indicative of the probability of increased bleeding. When a platelet count is low, a person may be asymptomatic until injury or surgery.


In a Hematology test what is PLT for?

In a hematology test, PLT stands for platelet count. Platelets are small cell fragments in the blood that help with clotting and preventing excessive bleeding. Abnormal platelet counts can indicate various medical conditions such as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) or thrombocytosis (high platelet count).


Does a low platelet count mean you have HIV?

no, it doesn't mean that there is HIV


What does low wbc count of 3.1 and low platelet count of 120 mean?

low wbc count depicts immunosuppressed patient,with a compromised deffence mechanism,low platelet count means thrombocytopaenia where the patient has a bleeding disorder resulting to excessive blood loss incase of an injury


Low MPV count?

A MPV count stands for Mean Platelet Volume. A low count during this test may suggest that your platelet count is lower than normal. Some causes to this include viral infections, certain drugs, thrombocytopenia, and some genetic disorders.


What is the Platelet Count Test?

What is the Platelet Count Test?

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