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Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP): What helps?
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My S/O is diagnosed with thrombocytopenia and Pancytopenia. I just found this out after reviewing his medical records from his recent stay at the hospital for an infected hand (fight bite). I see his RBC and WBC and platelets as well as hemoglobin are all low. He was a terrible alcoholic for many many years. I saw that as a possible reason somewhere. He has cirrhosis of the liver also. What could have caused this and how should i treat it.?The doctor never told us anything about these two symptoms/diseases. Any knowledge and insight would be helpful. I read somewhere that he could have lupus, Lukemia, bone marrow issues amd a number of other cancers and what not. How do
I proceed from here ground zero.
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Good morning, @darlas1967. You and your S/O have a lot going on right now with your hip surgery coming up. I hope his hand is healing now. That had to be scary! If he has Pancytopenia that can explain the severity of his infection because that’s a condition where all of his blood numbers have dropped, compromising his immune system.
There can be a number of causes for that condition, along with the thrombocytopenia. If his doctor hasn’t already requested another appointment, considering the mention of Thrombocytopenia and Pancytopenia in his medical records, I’d suggest getting your friend back in to his Primary Care Provider to have further blood work done.
And if I may, for you, try to avoid Dr Google. That tends to lead us down rabbit holes and fills us with anxiety for the possibilities that might not be relevant. 🙃
I’ve posted a few articles below that helps to explain the diseases you’ve mentioned. But again, until there is further testing all of this is only speculation.
Thrombocytopenia
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thrombocytopenia/symptoms-causes/syc-20378293
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https://www.healthline.com/health/pancytopenia
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https://www.primehealthchannel.com/pancytopenia-definition-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-and-treatment.html#:~:text=Medical%20experts%20define%20Pancytopenia%20as%20a%20health%20condition,diseases%20that%20are%20marked%20by%20blood%20cell%20reduction.
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https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cirrhosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351487
Are you able to accompany your friend to his appointments?