Thrombocytopenia - Why Is My Platelet Count Low?

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  • Опубликовано: 21 дек 2024

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  • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
    @MedicosisPerfectionalis  4 года назад +5

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    • @gregschroer2314
      @gregschroer2314 4 года назад

      I had Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma 20 years ago. As far as I know the only thing I'm left with is I have purpura very extreme on my hands and arms is this work possibly came from? And is there any solution for it?

    • @mikielcarr4587
      @mikielcarr4587 4 года назад

      5000 to 57000

    • @mikielcarr4587
      @mikielcarr4587 4 года назад

      ITP

    • @mikielcarr4587
      @mikielcarr4587 4 года назад

      Thomsiedipina
      AMune thomboina

    • @dr.devilstrange9620
      @dr.devilstrange9620 3 года назад

      13:57
      Go home granny if your ptl>10000

  • @jethercalope6378
    @jethercalope6378 2 года назад +14

    Wow I love the way you present. Now I'm less worried of my PLT count that did not hit the 150,000 mark.

  • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
    @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад +12

    Ecchymoses are bigger than purpura...Sorry about the mistake!

    • @rakeshpandey2388
      @rakeshpandey2388 5 лет назад

      Actually my father is suffering from renal swelling and spleen enlargement. In this case prednisolone is used as treatment for renal and on other hand platelet count was decreasing so I discussed with my doctor why it is decreasing, he said that steroids may increases platelet counts in some of cases so he suggested to take opinion with hemetologist they tried all medicine and suggested Splenectomy..
      At last they tried revolade 50, electrombopag and that is working.
      But I don't know how revolade medicine is increasing the platelet count, I mean according to doctor platelet is consuming by the spleen by its enlarged behaviour.
      Can u please explain weather it is treating Spleen coz bone marrow shows normal platelet growth.

    • @aamerriaz757
      @aamerriaz757 3 месяца назад

      also the size is greater than 1cm

  • @Benrime
    @Benrime 4 года назад +8

    Great videos! Thanks for making these. Educational, clearer than my professors, and good humor too.

  • @LaceyAnn
    @LaceyAnn 5 лет назад +10

    I am so glad I came here to learn about my condition. I was not expecting to laugh so much in a time of confusion and worry, thank you :)

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад +2

      You’re welcome 😊
      How is your health?

    • @LaceyAnn
      @LaceyAnn 5 лет назад +2

      I am hoping to hear about my hemotology/rheumatoid appointment Tomorrow, they suspect I may have lupus. Platelet value is currently 43. I am not sure what that means just yet but hopefully things will be okay :)

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад +3

      I wish you good luck 🍀
      Let’s hope for the best!

    • @LaceyAnn
      @LaceyAnn 5 лет назад +1

      @@MedicosisPerfectionalis
      Thank you for the kind words, much appreciation!

    • @lostfun6045
      @lostfun6045 4 года назад

      @@LaceyAnn heey I am in same situation 😢

  • @yasseral-ghabra9518
    @yasseral-ghabra9518 5 лет назад +56

    you make hematology as a peace of cake

  • @idkanymore8902
    @idkanymore8902 2 года назад +2

    I never knew that i could learn all these complicated things and have so much fun whilst doing so, you are love

  • @Sultan-se2pi
    @Sultan-se2pi 3 года назад +3

    Yor videos made my haematology concept very clear.Thnk u

  • @starlaw3320
    @starlaw3320 5 лет назад +13

    I love your videos. You explain the topics very well.

  • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
    @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

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  • @TheSportsdude17
    @TheSportsdude17 Год назад +2

    Great video all around, explained everything so well, appreciate your work

  • @ziadhany2889
    @ziadhany2889 Год назад +1

    Great lecture, amazing presentation .. you're the best in the business
    Thanks a lot keep doing what you do

  • @danmurillo7113
    @danmurillo7113 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great, BUT can you name supplements or foods that increase platelets production, etc.
    Also list Supplements (or foods).: that deplete or inhibit Platelets production

  • @ali.alhadrawi
    @ali.alhadrawi 4 года назад +2

    Thanx d.
    No symptoms no treatment

  • @quabot
    @quabot 5 лет назад +7

    Good sense of humor.

  • @conradzhao9562
    @conradzhao9562 4 года назад +5

    8:34, ecchymoses should be larger than 1cm? purpura larger than 3mm? Right?

  • @aliahmedqasim9324
    @aliahmedqasim9324 2 года назад +3

    hey guys this is a random person and welcome back to medicine makes perfect sense
    what would i do without you

  • @jayson1geek479
    @jayson1geek479 Год назад +2

    Mine are at 89. But it was at 98 before. But also it has been 108, 123, 132, and 154 before. Mine goes up and down. My iron is a little off also.

  • @ririkoko5415
    @ririkoko5415 5 лет назад +6

    you're a hero !
    thank you for your videos

  • @aubreyhoward2673
    @aubreyhoward2673 2 года назад +1

    I am cracking up! Just found your videos, and I love them!

  • @bigcarlc
    @bigcarlc 4 года назад +5

    Very informative and a sense of humor. Thank you

  • @hart60
    @hart60 5 месяцев назад

    Well you’re simplifying this disease and it seems so clear but it’s somewhat more complicated in real life. Patients with advanced cases, how blood transfusions work, and bone marrow transplants and stem cells are not covered as treatments. Thanks.

  • @s.m.3608
    @s.m.3608 4 года назад +6

    So I made the mistake of watching your video while having a rice dinner. I've always heard that chocking on rice is the worst. Well... You are soooo funny I started laughing hysterically and chocked. Needless to say, I was thinking of the hazards of living alone as I desperately tried to dislodge the rice... I only just now came back, a while after I getting done with dinner haha! I can laugh without losing my life for real! Thanks for making medicine fun and yes, this video is super helpful.

  • @ahlemahlem3669
    @ahlemahlem3669 5 лет назад +15

    Thank u so much i've watched almost all of ur hematology videos they're all amazing thnka a lot for making it much easier for me (big salutation from algeria ) so we're country neighbours ha 😂

  • @رامه.الصاعدي
    @رامه.الصاعدي 3 месяца назад

    13:56 send him home , and if there is a possible underlying cause..investigate it more, treat it, then send him home again.

  • @putrinabilahatikah
    @putrinabilahatikah 3 года назад +2

    does thrombocytopenia affects the blood pressure?

  • @jacksparrow-wq1pb
    @jacksparrow-wq1pb 2 месяца назад +1

    Great video ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @hananhs8462
    @hananhs8462 Год назад

    One question 🙋‍♀️ sir , steroids isn’t PLA2 inhibitor , why we use it in thrombocytopenia and how it will boost the pLTs production

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  Год назад

      Why use steroids in immune thrombocytopenic purpura mainly because steroids are immunosuppressants!

  • @mohda.9420
    @mohda.9420 5 лет назад +3

    Thanks!
    ...but how is purpura the largest when it is only >1mm [echymosis being >3mm]?

    • @mohda.9420
      @mohda.9420 5 лет назад

      Also for the Quiz: should we do a peripheral smear to make sure its not an artefact/pseudo thrombocytopenia

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

      The answer to the quiz is here: Thrombocytopenia Evaluation Algorithm ruclips.net/video/_jpMWlUx948/видео.html

    • @khankhan-cw2bq
      @khankhan-cw2bq 4 года назад

      U r right it is wrong

  • @lal3178
    @lal3178 4 года назад +5

    You are amazing! Thank you so much for all you do. I may have missed it but did you include heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)?

  • @nsas955
    @nsas955 11 месяцев назад

    In answer to your quiz, I would order a peripheral blood smear inspection to R/O clumping of platelets.

  • @sofiaahmed3872
    @sofiaahmed3872 4 года назад +2

    Thank you from my heart if my comments annoying you I do this for memory

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  4 года назад +1

      You're comments are most welcome 🙏
      Thank you so much for your continuous encouragement!

  • @mohammeduddin7082
    @mohammeduddin7082 2 года назад

    I been suffering from a low platelet count since I was in high school, I also have crohns disease. I been suffering from digesting problems my entire life can digesting promblems cause a low platelet count.

  • @ImPERFECTO06
    @ImPERFECTO06 5 лет назад +2

    I have a ITP history since 1998. My platelet count drops down to 0 every year and it gets back to normal in 2 week or so. Though I didn't feel anything while suffering. Doctors also don't know the cause!

  • @AbidKhan-qn7wt
    @AbidKhan-qn7wt Год назад

    8.30
    you said purpura is larger than 1mm and is largest of them all. and ecchymoses is greater than 3mm. i m very confuesd.

  • @peepla7
    @peepla7 2 года назад

    I have ET....high platelets. When I had a stroke.... heparin was used....that dropped my platelets to 60k. So now HIT has been added to my emergency tag.

  • @Rollwithit699
    @Rollwithit699 2 года назад +1

    Have had decreasing platelets through the years (with exception of two years back when it went up to 175,000) in 68 y/o female.
    Current testing showed 124,000 accompanied by large bruise at blood draw site (first time that's happened). Thirteen days later it's still trying to get better, improving. It's the only bruise on my whole body. No petechial rashes. Nondrinker/nonsmoker with fatty liver (former carb lover). Albumin is high normal as well.
    Doctor diagnosed thrombocytopenia and is considering referral to hematologist...leukemia?
    Any thoughts?

  • @alyannamejia7491
    @alyannamejia7491 4 года назад +2

    Sarcasm, zingers, and jokes-- finally, some learning that sticks for me! lol

  • @ahmadharb13
    @ahmadharb13 5 лет назад +4

    Thanks for the great video. Just want to clear something up, please correct me if I'm wrong, petechiae are the smallest (1-2mm) then comes purpura (>3 mm) and the largest is echymosis (1-2cm).

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

      You're right, I have corrected it in my errata (a file that contains all the mistakes that I have made) available to download from my website: www.medicosisperfectionalis.com

    • @mianaghaffar1942
      @mianaghaffar1942 2 года назад

      What is the range of your platelets count

  • @rashidmushtaq6387
    @rashidmushtaq6387 2 года назад

    May platelets 133000 and MPV 12.5 can more test or this value is ok

  • @MrWierdwildstuff
    @MrWierdwildstuff 3 года назад +4

    I have recently been diagnosed with this from the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. I’m just curious whether this will fade away as the efficacy of the vaccine fades or whether there is or some steps that I need to start taking to protect myself? Thank you so much this was a great video!!

    • @Zippos84
      @Zippos84 3 года назад +2

      when did you get the vaccine and how soon after did you find out?

    • @NaniMichele
      @NaniMichele Год назад

      I was told a year after the vaccination was too long, and it wasn’t the vaccine?

    • @cheryllynn8926
      @cheryllynn8926 Год назад

      I acquired ITP after Moderna vaccine. Prior to vaccine my platelets were 250,000 and 8 weeks after vaccine they dropped to 100,000 and have been decreasing ever since down to 40,000. Dr are not treating me yet. The fatigue is debilitating. Changed the quality of my life. Apparently, the MRNA vaccines can” slip”and cause a unwanted immune response like destruction of your own platelets. There is research proving this and researchers are acknowledging this and trying to make the MRNA technology slip resistant. This doesn’t help the people who got the first wave of mRNA vaccines. We were literally guinea pigs for this new technology. My question is how can I stop the auto immune response caused by the mRNA vaccine?

  • @usalbert
    @usalbert 5 лет назад +2

    My platelets count is always in between 127 and 133, never higher than 133, I've done all kind of test, nothing shows, also I have no symtoms of anythong other than stiffness(my whole body)

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for your comment.
      I think you should talk to your doctor to discuss your concerns.

    • @usalbert
      @usalbert 5 лет назад +1

      @@MedicosisPerfectionalis thank you for your reply. I was referred to see a hepatologist and just got my test results yesterday, every thing came out ok. Next month I will see an Hematologist. Forgot to mentioned my number 1 problem is IBS 🤯

    • @nidhisindhwani9871
      @nidhisindhwani9871 2 года назад

      @@usalbert same with me any solution u get

    • @usalbert
      @usalbert 2 года назад

      @@nidhisindhwani9871 my doctor said is my normal. But when I did keto diet it jumped to 149.

    • @nidhisindhwani9871
      @nidhisindhwani9871 2 года назад

      @@usalbert okay thank you for reply 🌺

  • @adelindacordero8713
    @adelindacordero8713 4 года назад +2

    thank you for this.. i have diagnosed with spleenomegaly and my platelet is ranging from 50 to 90k... my doctor said that i have a liver cirrhosis but i dont have the symptoms of having liver problem.. im about to do a bone marrow biopsy soon.. found out about this and almost all of the symptoms is due to Thrombocytopenia

  • @ahmadalmheade6737
    @ahmadalmheade6737 2 года назад

    You're the best man I've seen

  • @tajkiajannat5775
    @tajkiajannat5775 3 года назад

    can antiplatelete-drugs cause thrombocytopaenia? how does it work?

  • @renee6868
    @renee6868 2 года назад

    My labs say should be between 150-400
    Mine is 115...
    Is this normal?
    Why does yours say 15000-40000?

  • @jstrange6009
    @jstrange6009 2 года назад

    I just had bloodwork done and it shows my platelet count as 131,000 but my hemoglobin improved, should I be worried? Everything online just says below 140,000=thrombocytopenia. I also have crohns disease and adrenal insufficiency.....

  • @brandyp6520
    @brandyp6520 3 года назад

    Can you get low platelet disease from loss of blood from an injury? A friend of mine has a friend with this problem. Has had health issues ever since the injury also.

  • @kennethjohncuy6521
    @kennethjohncuy6521 2 года назад +1

    Good day I hope you will help me
    My mother has a ITP,
    And her platelets got 6,000
    And the doctor require her to have platelets transfusion,
    They transfused her with 7 units of platelets, but her count got just 16,000,
    How can we increase her platelets count or any knowledge?
    Thank you so much.

  • @marlonpogi1005
    @marlonpogi1005 4 месяца назад

    mine is 126k should i be worried?

  • @zandilegoge6419
    @zandilegoge6419 2 года назад

    .hi my sister taking Chemotherapy she.recently found out that her Platelets are low.&oncologist had to stop Chemotherapy.after taking Prednisone with no improvement

  • @davidl.robinsonsr.3526
    @davidl.robinsonsr.3526 4 года назад

    My platelets are in the 700s what does this mean? At the hospital thay said that thay hadn't ever seen levels so high. I go to my doctors and he said the same thing.

  • @deadinside6600
    @deadinside6600 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you so much!
    I think we have to do peripheral smear

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

      The detailed answer is in the following video “Thrombocytopenia Evaluation Algorithm” ruclips.net/video/_jpMWlUx948/видео.html

  • @caterscarrots3407
    @caterscarrots3407 5 лет назад

    What if the patient has a combination of anemia and low platelets but a normal white blood cell count? I am trying to solve a medical case for one of my stories and a 40 year old man has several fractures, a hemoglobin of 8, and a clinically low platelet count. I already have a hypothesis as to the cause of the anemia. My best guess is that the bleeding from the fractures has lead to a symptomatic iron deficiency anemia.
    What I'm worried about most though is the low platelets. Since it is clinically low, the patient is more prone to spontaneous bleeding. And more bleeding means persistence and possibly a worsening of the iron deficiency anemia. As I said at the beginning, the white blood cell count is not affected.
    If the anemia gets worse, that would be bad, not only because of lack of oxygen transport and the jaundice that will result several days later as the red blood cells outside of the bloodstream break down, but also because the anemia is already symptomatic. Obviously both the thrombocytopenia and the anemia need to be treated, but the thrombocytopenia is of higher priority than the iron deficiency anemia, right, despite the anemia itself being symptomatic?

  • @limorebadin5075
    @limorebadin5075 2 года назад +1

    Very interesting video and aligns with what I’ve suspected concerning my mom and the way her clinic is testing her blood and giving her NPlates injections. How can I get in touch with you? I would love to consult with you. Thank you

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  2 года назад

      Dear Limore,
      You can do so on my website: www.medicosisperfectionalis.com/services/p/one-on-one-mentorship/

  • @jamestechvlog6246
    @jamestechvlog6246 3 года назад

    why our new born baby still dropping platelet count? they already did blood transfusion. it comes up to 40,000 but after 2 or 3 days the platelet count drops again to 12,000..

    • @jamestechvlog6246
      @jamestechvlog6246 3 года назад

      or do we need to bring the baby to other hospital?

    • @jamestechvlog6246
      @jamestechvlog6246 3 года назад

      they call us today and they say that they will change again the antibiotics.. can u help us what to do?

  • @khalilelaj4840
    @khalilelaj4840 2 года назад

    Nice lecture, but platelet transfusion contraindicated in PTT ( immunologique type) as it increases the micro thrombosis formations.

  • @eslamashraf8652
    @eslamashraf8652 4 года назад +1

    My son has thrombocytopenia with absent radius (tar syndrome). The bone marrow examination remarked "hypercellular B.M megakaryocytes are markedly reduced".
    He needs platelet transfusion every 10 days.
    What is the treatment for this, please help

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  4 года назад +1

      TAR is a very difficult disease for me...It needs a specialist who deals with these cases.

    • @eslamashraf8652
      @eslamashraf8652 4 года назад

      @@MedicosisPerfectionalis thanks in advance

    • @cinthiyasidhunithapa1136
      @cinthiyasidhunithapa1136 3 года назад

      @@eslamashraf8652 hey...my mother had a same problem...how is ur son now...kya treatment Kiya please tell me

  • @okike.4573
    @okike.4573 5 лет назад

    Why do septic patients have low platelet counts?

  • @arfachoudhary6718
    @arfachoudhary6718 4 года назад

    Sir I have a question . Can you please answer that question
    My question is why the people with the lower platelet counts are not allowed to travel in air?

  • @mourilshah2054
    @mourilshah2054 5 лет назад

    how does steroids boost platelet production ? shouldnt it decrease platelet activity as thy inhibit arachidonic acid pathway and eventually block platelet function

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

      That’s a good question.
      There is a difference between platelet number and platelet function.

    • @mourilshah2054
      @mourilshah2054 5 лет назад

      @@MedicosisPerfectionalis but if many platelet function gets altered wouldn't the normal platelet activity decrease ??
      Or it stimulates TPO ?

  • @jayson1geek479
    @jayson1geek479 Год назад

    I have low platets but its at 90s, and to 154. It was at 89 the other month though. My irin is alow sometimes and i had a cold at the time.

  • @lluciaawmikec9743
    @lluciaawmikec9743 2 года назад

    Woooow amaizing video! I also had it when I was 2 years old. I had only 1 thrombocyt left... aand I also shouldn't have survived but I stil did...... ahh what a world we live in

  • @ozyx2372
    @ozyx2372 3 года назад

    I have thrombocytopenia and I’m trying to play football, my doctor isn’t letting me.... what should I do? It’s genetic

  • @RichardPeterMaritz
    @RichardPeterMaritz 3 года назад

    Why is it dangerous for persons with low blood platelets to get covid? I can't figure it out

  • @mehalaineisma
    @mehalaineisma 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video, thank you very much !!!!

  • @didithsadventureinwonderla4267
    @didithsadventureinwonderla4267 4 года назад +1

    Hi Doctor, my mum has low platelet count, 36 g/dl recently but was admitted with 6 g/dl and was transfused with 27 bags of platelet for 7 days with IV antibiotic. But stil her platelet cont did not went up. She is on steroids 10mg now also she is taking amlodipine amlife for hypertension and galvus for diabetes. My mum is 89 yrs old, asymptomatic. Any help what to do ?

    • @sudhans8268
      @sudhans8268 2 года назад

      Eat fruits and vegetables... papaya,kiwi, passion fruit, pomegranate are the ones I used to up my platelet count

  • @fluffyflo2602
    @fluffyflo2602 2 года назад

    Mines are 139 should i be worried??

  • @nicod4127
    @nicod4127 5 лет назад +2

    answer to quiz. If asymptomatic and above 50k but less than 150k no treatment?

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

      The answer is in the next video: Thrombocytopenia Evaluation Algorithm ruclips.net/video/_jpMWlUx948/видео.html

  • @torreshondaguy
    @torreshondaguy 5 лет назад

    Hellow I just have a question not sure if u could help threw messages but basically 11 years ago I had a heart attack I was 21 22 years old. They put a stent in one of the main arterys an I've been fin till 2019 now I'm 34 an came to hospital with pains when I say run around the block or lunch my boat. They said I have blockage in samr artery they put the stent but it's above the stent so they want to do bypass. I've been here 2 weeks they keep saying platelets r to low I think they said 180.000 they said platelets went up then came back down but they have me on heparin think zofran an some other crap now won't that affect the platelet count . I ask cuz now they saying o nother week waiting. Now history of bleeding to much or random bleeding. Appreciate any insight

  • @kubii2404
    @kubii2404 Год назад

    So weird I been consistently testing as low platelets over the past 3 years. More recently gynaecologist thought I was being abused when she saw crazy bruises all over my legs blood test Low platelet count she wanted me to see a hematologist but I brushed it off. I assumed the is whole time I inject Humira biologics it’s probably the case no worries. But I just got a report from 4 years ago by my rheumatologist which is Before I got diagnosed Before I started biologics he note Platelet count low. So this can only mean I’ve had low platelet counts this entire time. Went to get tested ytd she put in the needle to draw blood and my blood squirted all over my arm lol I was like ok platelets prob still low results today sure enough low. I have no idea whether this is even an issue to look into or not? Cause It usually varies between 70,000-140,000 so technically it’s nothing really right?

  • @dr.sananesar958
    @dr.sananesar958 5 лет назад +1

    Trying to watch this video since last 2 days.. I don't know what's wrong.. I can see all ur other videos, only this one is not playing.. It starts and then stops after few seconds keep on buffering.. But can see ur other videos at same time without any problem.. I hv to watch this for my exams... Can u do something...?? ☹️☹️😞😞

  • @fifty3843
    @fifty3843 4 года назад +8

    I actually had thrombocytopenia last month, I out of the hospital now. I can tell you the experience is not fun

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  4 года назад +4

      I believe you.
      I am so sorry to hear what you had been through.
      How is your health now?

    • @paulalangadan8375
      @paulalangadan8375 4 года назад +1

      hey sorry to hear that, glad you got through it 🙏

    • @paulalangadan8375
      @paulalangadan8375 4 года назад +1

      @@MedicosisPerfectionalis i just realized you commented recently did not know you were active on this video so just reposting my comment here if maybe you will see it
      im not a doctor/hematologist or student of science really at all... my cousin was admitted in the icu last weekend and i just found 2 days ago; they didnt know what it was but his spleen had previously been enlarged and he had dizziness nausea and vomited after taking zofran (a migraine medication). For some reason his platelet count dropped incredibly quick and his white blood cells or antibodies I guess were receiving the message from his spleen to attack his own red blood cells. they did 2pints worth of transfusions and they were entirely rejected, and they cant remove the spleen without him bleeding out. now i just got the data and his platelet count is very low like 10,000 low and hes losing his vision- the doctors dont know what it is and have very few options. and i know its worse than bad, I know theres not much more room for it to get worse Im just doing what i can to understand what it is even though I know im no doctor or specialist and that the team working on him will know the best course of action. That being said from talking with some professionals I know and doing a lot of reading I believe he has idiopathic thrombocytopenia and (AIHA) hemolytic anemia, which are attributable to a very rare autoimmune disorder called Evans syndrome... idk if im right but it looks like steroid medications can be used to suppress the immune system and decrease the production of antibodies after which I assume a transfusion can be attempted again? and if his blood levels/platelets are high enough and the immune system isnt destroying the new blood or at least not as fast they should be able to operate and remove the spleen?
      sorry for the long message and i really appreciated the video

    • @fifty3843
      @fifty3843 4 года назад

      Medicosis Perfectionalis I’m so far recovering

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  4 года назад +1

      I am happy to hear that you’re getting better 👏

  • @ATXpert
    @ATXpert 4 года назад +1

    In a few weeks I am going to start pilot training in the army, I did a blood test it said I had only 108 platelets, the minimum is 150, I did another test it said 118, another one after said 104, I did a blood smear last week I'm waiting for results, I am 20 years old and I am as healthy as it can get.
    What are the chances my platelets are clotting together inside the tube? The results are crucial as if I will keep having under 150000 I won't be able to get accepted!!

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  4 года назад

      Wait for the peripheral smear results.
      Try to talk to a doctor who has experience (and a brain) because 118,000 is ok as long as all other labs are normal. You are NOT at a higher risk of bleeding just because your platelet count is mildly decreased. I totally understand that there are rigid rules in the army. A doctor with experience may be able to justify your enrollment. Good luck!
      Thank you for your service!

    • @ATXpert
      @ATXpert 4 года назад

      @@MedicosisPerfectionalis Everything else is great!, only the platelets level is low, sorry for misleading, i am not in the US but in Israel.
      the rules are pretty rigid as you say, they don't want any medical problem throughout all the enrollment, i heard of one guy who had 140 and got dropped, as if it's not enough. it's like you have to be perfect, only thing i can do is hope for the best. So is there no answer to what are the chances of my PLT clotting in the tube? is it rare? or common? some peace of info that will help me hang while waiting for the results?
      thank you very much :)

    • @ahmeddheere3832
      @ahmeddheere3832 Год назад

      @@ATXperthow is your health now

  • @mannyhood6024
    @mannyhood6024 3 года назад +2

    Another one great lecture

  • @perkits1
    @perkits1 5 лет назад +9

    Prednisone will work if thrombocytopenia is idiopathic/autoimmune. If Plt count doesn’t come up (considerably), esp after transfusion than you should definitely question medication induced. Thank you so much for your great video! You are hilarious 🤣

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

      You’re welcome...But, actually the answer is more complicated than that, it’s in the next video... ruclips.net/video/_jpMWlUx948/видео.html

  • @jaswindersingh4784
    @jaswindersingh4784 5 лет назад

    why platlets goes up and down in a month, with low fever of 35 degree Fahrenheit, normal blood pressure, HB 14.7, high bilirubin

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

      35 degrees Fahrenheit is NOT fever.

    • @jaswindersingh4784
      @jaswindersingh4784 5 лет назад

      @@MedicosisPerfectionalis why my platelets fluctuating so much in one month. spmetimes its going 63k, sometimes 78k then 65k. i am diabetic also. hiv negative. earlier was having urinary track infection but was cured by anti biotics

  • @rahuldhas6628
    @rahuldhas6628 3 года назад

    My pltelets down @1000 . I'm taking IVig tritment now 6000. No bliding from first day. There was red marking on body. Now pltelets increase to slow,😭

  • @rudfil
    @rudfil 5 лет назад

    hi, I'm a 66 yr.old male and 4 years ago was diagnosed with a low platelet count of 124000. A few months ago it was down to 101,000.. My specialist said to me not to worry and when it gets down to 20000 they I will need to take steroids!? She said that usually works but is that treatment for a short time frame? She also said it has side effects.

    • @ImPERFECTO06
      @ImPERFECTO06 5 лет назад

      Yes it has side-effects such as weight gain , hairloss , bloated skin , heart burn etc

    • @rudfil
      @rudfil 5 лет назад

      @@ImPERFECTO06 ok, but is the steroid treatment short term or forever?

    • @ImPERFECTO06
      @ImPERFECTO06 5 лет назад

      @@rudfil weight gain and skin bloating will eventually go away with calorie deficit diet and exercise but hair loss is permanent
      (You do not have to take steroids at this stage by the way. You may take papaya leaf ectract every morning. Platelet count will be normal within week or so )

    • @icediamonds11
      @icediamonds11 2 года назад

      @@ImPERFECTO06 which brand do you use. And how do I use it?

  • @nasser9671
    @nasser9671 2 года назад +1

    Nice sir 👌 very good presentation

  • @arnoldbunya9408
    @arnoldbunya9408 2 года назад

    hey Medicosis i think you swapped echymoses and purpura

  • @Aurla-R2-D2
    @Aurla-R2-D2 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this helpful video! My elderly mother (84) has a platelet count of 132/L with haematocrit very slightly above range at 0.478 and mean corpuscular volume also slightly above range at 103 fL and mean corpuscular haemoglobin also slightly above range at 33 pg and ferritin above range at 208 ug/L. I have absolutely no idea what this might mean. The GP (who ordered a massive amount of blood tests) has seen these results but did not even mention any of these out of range markers. Can anyone give me any idea of what these markers are indicating? If so, thank you hugely!

  • @pragchopper
    @pragchopper 4 года назад

    My reports just came in .
    Is platelet count if 113000 something to be worried about ? Should I get treatment ?

    • @bjkhanal9308
      @bjkhanal9308 4 года назад

      Can you tell what happened to you? My brother has 124000 and he just became Corona negative.. and is it a possible sign of hepatitis?

    • @pragchopper
      @pragchopper 4 года назад

      Bj Khanal no idea . I don’t think there’s anything to be worried about . But consult a doctor

  • @VonarianTV
    @VonarianTV 5 лет назад +1

    Hi.
    I 6 months ago, my platelets count was about 64000, doctors said it is ITP, i didn't have signs when they said it. But in these days, I can see signs of ITP, bruises on my hands (Red to purple), bleeding from gum, nose and etc.
    Is it getting serious? Do those signs mean that my Platelets count is getting lower?

    • @lostfun6045
      @lostfun6045 4 года назад

      Heey same situation of me too.... 😞I am commenting you from hospital atmit bed

    • @VonarianTV
      @VonarianTV 4 года назад

      @@lostfun6045 Eh?

    • @lostfun6045
      @lostfun6045 4 года назад

      @@VonarianTV what

    • @zabihullahsirat8196
      @zabihullahsirat8196 4 года назад

      @@lostfun6045 How about your situation now?

    • @lostfun6045
      @lostfun6045 4 года назад

      @@zabihullahsirat8196 now I am very much better..... Thanks for response ☺

  • @bhimchoudhary5683
    @bhimchoudhary5683 4 года назад

    my platelets always below 30 thousands.. sometime goes 20 or 10 thousands even once it was 2 thousands only..... doctor said u have ITP.... now i realize i had some mild symptoms from childhood.... but all over i have never face any type if problem due to low platelets....... should i see doctor....

    • @adventureisland7049
      @adventureisland7049 4 года назад

      Bhim bhai mere wife ka same hi problem hai ..Aaj hi check kiya 13k hi hai .. hum log bahot darr gaye hai kuch bhi pata nahi chal raha ..Plz muze advice do ..Apka bahot upkar hoga .. mera number hai 9975202127... Plz call me on this number .. nahi to apka number dijiye mai call karta hu ..mai bahot darr gaya hu .

  • @highmountaintrader
    @highmountaintrader Год назад +1

    Great video.

  • @dalac_93
    @dalac_93 2 года назад

    Should I be concerned if my platelets levels are at 100,000?

  • @AVERIAMEDIATORONTO
    @AVERIAMEDIATORONTO 3 года назад

    Oh Gosh, I just wanted to know what could be the root cause of low platelets counts but this is very academic. Can simply break it down, please ??

  • @منارمحمد-ض9ن
    @منارمحمد-ض9ن 3 года назад

    Normal disterbution of the freaking curve 😂😭 you're the best

  • @gnfgwbv2474
    @gnfgwbv2474 5 лет назад +5

    Thank you for this super great explanation💎🤗
    I think the answer for your question is giving fresh platèlet.... am I right?

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for your kind words!
      Regarding the answer, unfortunately it’s incorrect! Please try again!

  • @4uhussain
    @4uhussain 5 лет назад

    Hello sir...my mother age 60 yrs..she a asymptomatic..but her platelets r very high 1100000..and we did a MPN panel test ..dr has advised to start this medicin Hydrea 500mg capsule
    Cytosar 500mg injection...and said she may get reactions ..can u pls suggest will this medicin will benifit her or any other medicin shld b given??? So tht we can tell our dr abt medicin

  • @newcomer8822
    @newcomer8822 4 года назад

    If I scratch my forearm hardly with nail, I see micro blood spot under skin. And it goes within 2to3 days. Is it normal or anything wrong. Please anybody answer. Thanks.

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  4 года назад

      It’s expected.
      But, why would you scratch your forearm with a nail?

    • @newcomer8822
      @newcomer8822 4 года назад

      @@MedicosisPerfectionalis , Thanks for reply. I scratched as my arm was itching, and I scratched by finger nail. Then it is normal?

  • @serenloailoai2806
    @serenloailoai2806 3 года назад

    Thank you so much💜💜💜💜💜

  • @SanjeevKumar-mc7vu
    @SanjeevKumar-mc7vu 5 лет назад

    My platelet count is around 80000 to 100000. Should I worry... From few months I feel to much sleepy... And tired eyes... Secondly eyes vision is disturbed.thirdly few time in last month I gets few marks on my legs and few on arms like mosquito bite but it's more than that... And actually no mosquito bite I'm confirmed about it. What should I do... I'm from India.

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for your question.
      You need to see a doctor and get a complete blood count...Your platelet count must be discussed in light of medical history, physical exam, and other lab results.
      Best of luck!

  • @fantastefi1
    @fantastefi1 4 года назад

    My platelet count was 118 during my period.. is this normal ? i also have a little iron deficiency

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  4 года назад

      118 what? 118,000/mm3? Also what's the measuring unit?

    • @fantastefi1
      @fantastefi1 4 года назад

      Medicosis Perfectionalis
      mii/μl, normal range is from 150-450

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  4 года назад

      It's a little low, but not worrisome as long as all lab parameters are fine.
      Since you mentioned that you had iron deficiency anemia, it's important to get your labs checked regularly as recommended by your doctor. I wish you the best!

    • @jayson1geek479
      @jayson1geek479 Год назад

      Mine are at 89. But it was at 98 before. But also it has been 108, 123, 132, and 154 before. Mine goes up and down. My iron is a little off also.

  • @elilevy9033
    @elilevy9033 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you!!

  • @nnz652
    @nnz652 5 лет назад +1

    Thank you so much you save me❤

  • @charlainealcantara8185
    @charlainealcantara8185 5 лет назад

    My boyfriend's platelets was increased.. what would be that cause?

    • @KetanSingh
      @KetanSingh 5 лет назад

      If it has increased substantially, he should probably get it tested. There's a small chance it could be something serious.

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

      There are many causes of thrombocytosis (high platelet count): you can watch my video about it: Thrombocytosis (primary and secondary) | Why Is My Platelet Count High? ruclips.net/video/2fVptmlkhJs/видео.html
      I strongly recommend he talks to his doctor, because I am not a doctor.

  • @khalidhufama3516
    @khalidhufama3516 5 лет назад

    Hello sir
    I am from India my age 36,my platlates are 50,000 only doctor's told me this is a thrombocytopenia so what can you do please explain me

    • @MedicosisPerfectionalis
      @MedicosisPerfectionalis  5 лет назад

      We cannot interpret a lab result on its own...A doctor has to know your medical history and perform a physical exam. Then, the thrombocytopenia can be interpreted together with other lab results as well as history and physical...Please talk to your doctor.

    • @shiivanandan.
      @shiivanandan. 5 лет назад

      Are you getting treated for this

  • @syedurrahman1390
    @syedurrahman1390 Год назад

    Thank you. Wish my PCP had given me such an explanation instead of trying to get me to go to a radiation Oncologist.