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cause of low platelets

I had NAFLD or NASH diagnosed on October 2012 and during that time my ast was 95 alt 186. Then I exercised and lost weight and my liver enzymes improved. However I have platelets on the lower range and I do not now if it is genetic if it is due to my b12 being on the lower range also if it is due to diet or if it is due NAFDL/NASH. The recent tests are as follows: test1 (april 2013): ast: 34 alt:45 platelet: 161 test2 (march 2014): ast: 33 alt:37 platelet: 172 test3 (may 2014): ast: 33 alt:27 platelet: 148 test4 (september 12 2014): ast: 34 alt:32 platelet: 147 test5(september 19 2014): ast 35 alt:36 platelet: 170 ct scan of liver on february 2013: normal liver and normal spleen ecography of liver on september 19 2104: normal liver and normal spleen. based on the fact that my spleen is not enlarged can I conclude that my platelet count being on the lower range is not due to liver disease

2014-11-12 11:05:58

David

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The normal platelet range that I have seen is 150000 - 400000. Yours has been under 150000 on 2 occasions but just barely under the low normal. I don't know your history but while your platelet count is on the low side of normal it has been for the most part within the normal range. Low platelet count is caused by one of three things. 1) Decreased production due to a bone marrow issue. 2) Increased platelet destruction 3) Increased splenic sequestration You mentioned low B12.

2014-11-12 11:06:40

Emma