Platelet Disorder Support Association

Join Us:

Membership Matters

Support Us:

Make a Donation
    Remember Me     Forgot Login?   Sign up   •  Web site Help & Info

!!! DISCUSSION GROUP RULES !!!

1. You must be a registered website user in order to post and comment. Guests may read only.
2. Be kind and helpful, not rude and cynical.
3. Don't advertise or promote anything. You will be banned from the group.
4. Report problems to the moderators. THANK YOU!

Need suggestions

More
7 years 7 months ago #63712 by JoeS12
Need suggestions was created by JoeS12
My grandson who is turning 15 and has always been in good heath and an athlete had a severe nose bleed about six weeks ago. He was taken to the National Children's Hospital in Washington DC since he lives in Bethesda Maryland. They determined that his platelets were 7,000. After receiving a transfusion they went to 300,000. However, since then they fell to 68,000. Yesterday they did a second transfusion. They also tested his blood for different diseases but nothing showed up; however, between hospital visits his pediatrician found that he had H Pylori.'Durung this last visit to the hospital they said that the H Pylori was appently gone, which seems strange. The doctors have not provided a diagnosis yet. They seem unsure. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what his parents should do to determine the cause of his low platelets?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

  • Sandi
  • Offline
  • Sandi Forum Moderator Diagnosed in 1998, currently in remission. Diagnosed with Lupus in 2006. Last Count - 344k - 6-9-18
More
7 years 7 months ago #63714 by Sandi
Replied by Sandi on topic Need suggestions
I answered in the General Section above.
The following user(s) said Thank You: JoeS12

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

You’re not alone. We have answers! Contact PDSA to connect with life altering information, resources and referrals. 440.746.9003 (877.528.3538 toll-free) or PDSA@PDSA.org.

Platelet Disorder Support Association

Platelet Disorder Support Association
8751 Brecksville Road Suite 150
Cleveland, OH 44141
440.746.9003  |  pdsa@pdsa.org
The Platelet Disorder Support Association is a 501(c)3 organization and donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

© Copyright 1997 - 2026, Platelet Disorder Support Association. All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT!

The Platelet Disorder Support Association does not provide medical advice or endorse any medication, vitamins or herbs. The information contained herein is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice and is provided for educational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment, discontinuing an existing treatment and to discuss any questions you may have regarding your unique medical condition.