Low Platelets
Last updated:
21-Aug-2009
Find out what causes low platelets and how to manage treatment for low platelets. Plus: Get answers to frequently asked questions about low platelets--or ask your own question.
What causes low hemoglobin levels?
What cause low hemoglobin and low platelets? Low hemoglobin can be caused by many health problems. Learn about potential conditions and possible treatment.
1 Expert AnswerHow to Manage Treatment for Low Platelets
During breast cancer treatment, be alert for the dangers of uncontrolled bleeding caused by a low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia).
Understanding Low Platelets
Why chemotherapy, radiation, and some cancers lower platelet counts, and how a low platelet count might affect treatment.
Managing Treatment for Low Platelets
Low platelets or thrombocytopenia is a common side effect of chemotherapy or radiation. Learn how to effectively manage low platelet treatment.
How can I prevent frequent nose bleeds brought on by low blood platelets?
When someone has nosebleeds from low platelets, can it be prevented? Low platelets can lead to nosebleeds because it takes the blood longer to clot.
What could be causing a low white-blood, red-blood, and low-platelet counts in a former cancer patient?
Read posted questions and answers concerning non-hodgkins lymphoma blood count at Caring.com.
How can we prevent bruising due to low platelets?
Bruising from low platelets is a common side effect in chemotherapy patients. Find out what you can do to reduce low platelet bruising.
Why won't the doctor order a blood transfusion to boost low platelets?
When platelets are low, should doctors do a platelet transfusion? Most doctors hold off transfusing unless a patient with low platelets is bleeding.
Can my mom continue to get transfusions 4 to 5 times a week to help with low platelets? Her platelets are between 4 and 5,000.
Blood Transfusions for Low Platelets. Learn whether improving platelet count with blood transfusions repeated daily is normal.
Breast Cancer Treatment and Low Platelets
Why breast cancer treatments chemotherapy and radiation lower platelet counts, and how a low platelet count might affect treatment.
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