Question
Lately, I’ve been experiencing some dizziness and a pale complexion. A few days ago, I went to the hospital for a routine blood test, and the doctor said my platelet count is a bit low. What should I do about low platelet count?
Answer
The treatment for primary thrombocytopenia mainly involves medication. The treatment for secondary thrombocytopenia primarily focuses on treating the underlying disease, removing the causative factors, and preventing bleeding. You should go to the hospital for further examination and diagnosis. Based on the examination results and clinical manifestations, the doctor can make an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. Adult patients with primary thrombocytopenia mainly receive corticosteroid therapy, while intravenous immunoglobulin is primarily used for patients with extremely low platelet counts and a high risk of bleeding. For those who do not respond to treatment, options include cyclophosphamide or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.