My friend has had a blood test and the blood plaitlets (is that the red blood cells?) was 120, then another test and it went down to 85. Another test and it went up to 125 ( this was 3 days after the last one). Is this a problem and should she have a regular check. What does low blood plaitlets mean, please Marilyn
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:1. Low platelet count suggests an increased risk for bleeding-skin bleed/ mucosal bleed/ bleeding in deeper tissues. 2. Count of 125 is acceptable, however if it reduces then he needs to be evaluated for the cause of decreased platelet count and treated accordingly. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.