low platelet count

[boogiefly]

Hello I am wondring if anyone could help me. About six months back, i started getting a petechai rash. I only got it during when i ovulated.  Well i only got it for two or three months then it went completely away. Now about a week ago I had a physical and they found that I had a low platelet count. The doc is sending me to a hemotologist. The do says its odd because I dont bruise easy and i dont have bleeding issues. I looked online and all it says is Leukemia is the cause. I would like to know if anything else cause it besides that and HIV and mono.  I wondered if it could have to do with the fact that I got a flu shot.

[rahul419]

Doctor can you tell me that blood count , Crp, Platelet count and lymphosite count does it affect on a person having hiv. also unprotected oral is it prone to hiv

[boogiefly]

I have gone to see a Hemotologist. I am waiting to hear the results. She thinks its a machine error because my counts r just slightly off.  

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there.  Low platelet count can be found in many clinical settings apart from the ones you mentioned. It could be a decreased production, increased consumption or splenic sequestration. Decreased platelet production is due to a bonemarrow problem and affects the res and white blood cells too. These are viral infections like parvo virus, rubella, mumps, Epstein barr, hepatitis C, aplastic anemia due to radiation if received, thiazide diuretics can suppress platelet production, long term alcohol, vitamin B12 and folate deficiency.
Increased destruction of platelets can be seen due to both immune and non immune related conditions. Certain drugs like sulphonamides, carbamazepine, quinine, acetaminophen and rifampin can all cause drug induced thrombocytopenia.
Certain rheumatological conditions like SLE and other connective tissue disorders, blood transfusion  all can be responsible.
Advanced liver disease can lead to splenic sequestration.
Consult a hematologist for the needful investigation and management.