On recent blood yest I have very low platelet count..my primary care is sending me to a hemotolgist...until I see him, I was wondering if there is a connection beween this condition and heatitus C, which I have had for at least 15 years ( how I got it is unknown) ?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Low platelet counts can occur due to destruction of platelets or decreased production of platelets in bone marrow. Thus, consultation with a hematologist will help to determine the cause of low platelet counts. A bone marrow aspiration may be required to look for status of platelet pre-cursors on bone marrow. A chronic hepatitis C infection is unlikely to cause low platelet counts. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor.