<human>: Hi, i recently dicovered that i have a low platelet count at 54-58, and consistently feel light headed and fatigued and wanted to know why this is happening. Im generally very healthy, eat healthy, work out 3-4 days a weeks, and drink alcohole every second or third week. i wasnt getting any bruising or bleeding, only once couple months ago i woke up with blood nose and recently when i did a blood test the area of the niddle became bit bruised and discolored but that was after scratching as it was itchy. recently i got some flu or virus and only since then i can really notice feeling extra fatigued. so just wondering if anyone can tell me why this is happening and how it can be treated. thanks
<bot>: Easy bruising or spontaneous nose bleed in repeated occasions may indicate you may have some bleeding problem. As your blood work up shows decreased platelets it can be ITP, a disease of immunological destruction of your platelets. Generally after an attack of flu you feel fatigued. It will be alright in a week or two. I would suggest you to consult a hematologist as detailed investigation may require in your case. Hope I can answer your question. Wish you good health.