my bf recently had continual high fever and low platelet count but it was not denggue.what sickness is it?

Question

he is alright now. after bout 1 week. but the reason remains a mystery. the doctor just put him on iv drops until the level returned to normal. thanx all for your info.=)

Answer 1

Hi!

It could be many things... It could be ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura/Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura), it could be Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), or Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), or Aplastic Anemia, or Von Willebrand Disease, or Blackfan Diamond Anemia, etc...

Or the low platelet count could be the result of a bad viral infection...

Only a doctor can really know... Sorry... But I hope he feels better soon...

Best Wishes...
T.

Answer 2

If the number of platelets is below normal (thrombocytopenia ), this may be associated with:
* cancer chemotherapy
* disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
* hemolytic anemia
* hypersplenism
* idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
* leukemia
* prosthetic heart valve
* massive blood transfusion
Generally, low platelet counts increase bleeding risks (Eg:Nosebleed). Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) may occur following viral infection. Platelet destruction can develop because of immunologic causes (HIV infection, drugs, connective tissue or lymphoproliferative disorders, blood transfusions) or nonimmunologic causes (gram-negative sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome). Clinical and laboratory findings are similar to those of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. The history may be the only suggestion of the diagnosis. Treatment is usually correction of the underlying cause.
Consult the doctor.
Please see the web pages for more details on Platelet count and Thrombocytopania.

Answer 3

It depends on whether it was recent onset or chronic. Any infection can cause fever and when severe can also cause a decrease in the number of platelets. You have to specify what other symptoms are associated with these complaints like other focus of infection, cough, difficulty/painful urination. If no focus can be identified, it could be typhoid fever.