Doctor explains LOW PLATELET COUNT (Thrombocytopenia) | Causes, symptoms and more
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about thrombocytopenia - a condition that occurs when the platelet count in your blood is too low.
What are platelets?
Platelets are tiny blood cells that are made in the bone marrow from larger cells. When you are injured, platelets stick together to form a plug to seal your wound. This plug is called a blood clot. Platelets are also called thrombocytes, because a blood clot is also called a thrombus.
What is a normal platelet count?
A normal platelet count in adults ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. A platelet count of less than 150,000 platelets per microliter is lower than normal. When you have a low platelet count, you may have trouble stopping bleeding. Bleeding can happen inside your body, underneath your skin, or from the surface of your skin. You may not have serious bleeding until your platelet count is very low.
What are the symptoms?
Bleeding causes the main symptoms of thrombocytopenia. Symptoms can appear suddenly or over time. Mild thrombocytopenia often has no symptoms. Many times, it is found during a routine blood test.
Signs of bleeding may include:
- Bleeding that lasts a long time, even from small injuries
- Petechiae, which are small, flat red spots under the skin caused by blood leaking from blood vessels
- Purpura, which is bleeding in your skin that can cause red, purple, or brownish- yellow spots
- Nosebleeds or bleeding from your gums
- Blood in your urine or stool, which can appear as red blood or as a dark, tarry color
- Heavy menstrual bleeding
To diagnose thrombocytopenia, your provider will ask about your medical and family history. They will also ask about your symptoms and do a physical exam to look for signs of bleeding and do a blood test.
This is an educational resource only and should NEVER replace medical advice from your own health provider.
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Content and timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - What does a low platelet count mean?
00:33 - How common is a low platelet count?
01:46 - What causes a low platelet count?
03:00 - Tests for low platelet count
03:22 - Potential treatment options
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References and resources
Mayo Clinic: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...
USA: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/thro...
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Video published: 21st April 2024. Next review: 2027.
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Dr O’Donovan you are the greatest!!
Of all the information searched on ITP you just categorized all my questions and explained them so simple and easy to understand.
Thank you you so much and please let us know of further studies/info on treatments options.
Thank you so much Peggy
Very useful video and nicely explained! Thanks for making this informative and very helpful video, Doctor O'Donovan! We truly appreciate your help! 🙌❤
Glad it was helpful!
Thankyou Doctor O Donovan I found video very interesting and helpful
You are very welcome
Thanks for your explanation which was helpful
You’re very welcome
Thanks for the info. My platelets have been low since 2020. I was sent to a hematologist/oncologist I had to go to him because my b-cells were off which was found during an EUS. He wasn't concerned about the platelets at that time. Now that it has gone on for 4 years I am concerned. I just had a MRI and it showed early signs of cirrhosis of the liver. I do NOT drink but have several health problems, including chronic pancreatitis. I just don't know where to turn. Thanks again for the video
Thank you, well explained. My platelet reading came back, observation. My GP didn't mention it, so I assume it's nothing to worry about. 😊
Gps are useless
Can it be fixed with diet ? Also is there a chance it could be mistakenly counted in the lab ?
Thanks.
You're welcome
Can MGUS impact platelet count?
Sir, show what you say on the screen too, if we don't understand something, then we can understand it by watching.
Noted. I’ll add subtitles
@@DoctorODonovan Yes, but I am talking word by word, I hope you will understand, I am a student, it will be easy for me and other students like me to understand.
I know many of your videos have written thank you sir
But what if platelet count is normal (around 200), but K PdW, K MPV, K LCR, K PCT are slightly below normal ? Please answer
Sir i m Rahul from India
Bone marrow test results ITP
My hematologist doctor treat 1 years medicine omnacortil, azeron, iv ig, rebopag, but not stable my platelet counts so please advise medicine
I have ITP
You're a life saver @Dr O' Donovan 😇🫡🙏
Welcome.
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I have Sjogrens syndrome and under the care of a rheumatologist in the UK. I have had a low platelet count of around 100 for at least 30 years. At first the hospital lab used to highlight the finding but now they don't bother. I know when the count is particularly low when I develop red pin prick marks on my arms. Ive learned to live with the condition and have never been offered treatment under the NHS
Hi Doc. Im suffering from Chronic ITp for 3 yrs.but is it ok.to stop taking mycophenolate mofetil .because until now i am taking mycophenolate.i just want to stop it but my doctor told me if we stop taking mycophenolate my platelet will get back to low platelet.and scared to confine again.but because of mycophenolate my wbc will get lower my question is if i stop this mycophenolate my wbc will back to normal if will stop taking mycophenolate.
I'm interested, why they chose to treat you with this med. I've never heard of it. Did you have a transplant?
Listen to your doctor
Listen to your doctor...
Doctor my platelets are 156 I know that falls into the normal lower range. What is your opinion? Should I recheck? I'm 39 years old female.
Also does menstruation affect platelet in blood test?
Periods do cause lower platelets count on labs. I almost died because of my heavy periods and platelet disorder.
@@quelikingz hey! Thanx for your reply! Truth is info on net is a bit contradicting, can't seem to find any legitimate info as to weather or not lowers platelets.
Did your platelet returned to normal afterwards?
@charaprotopapa4768 mines didn't the first time I had major blood loss due to a period. I had been on birth control pretty much everyday after that until it stopped working and I had to get a hysterectomy. My period blood loss is how I discovered I had a blood disorder called ITP, it's a condition that causes my body to attack my platelets. I'm not sure how it quickly they bounce back in normal people.
@@quelikingz I see.. glad you are ok now!
As I said mine is 156,000 which is considered normal..and doctor said everything is good. But as I see it is just 6 points..don't know if I should investigate more.
Wondering if antibiotics affect as well few days prior my blood draw had a toe infection and took some doxycycline. Stopped in on Monday and Friday morning had my blood test.
Please help me Dr. Before 2 months i was having 105000 platelets and now i am having only 61000 about 45000 decrease in platelets in 2 months Is it a serious cause or is it normal plz answer?
Any update
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یک ماه پیش بطور اتفاقی پلاکت ش با ایجاد علایم کبودی روی پا کاهش پیدا کرد
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maaan my doctor says i dont know what's the reason of low platelets in my case... what should i do?
Any update
Auto immune grave thyroid ha low platlet problens, any cure or medication, am good with holostic help,no need on it
My platelets is 143 L
Low normal is 150k so that's pretty good!
@@quelikingz depends on the country
Same here too, do u hve any problems?