Kenneth Kee

A Simple Guide to Thrombocytopenia (Abnormally Low Platelets), Diagnosis, Treatment and Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Thrombocytopenia (Abnormally Low Platelets), Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Today I have a patient who was found to have low platelets (34,000 per micro-liter blood) as compared to normal (150,000 to 400,000) on a pre-employment medical examination.

He said that he bruises easily after an injury.

He had no fever or infection such as dengue fever which can lower blood counts.

He has no enlarged spleen or liver which may suggest Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura,

However his brother also has low platelets which suggest hereditary thrombocytopenia or low platelets.

I reassured him and suggested avoiding skin or body injuries which in the case of low platelets may cause excess bleeding.

Thrombocytopenia (Abnormally Low Platelets) is a medical disorder in which the blood has a less than the normal number of blood cell fragments termed platelets.

Platelets are formed in the bone marrow together with other kinds of blood cells.

They join together (clot) to seal small cuts or tears on blood vessel walls and stop bleeding that may happen if a blood vessel is injured.

Since a clot also is termed a thrombus, platelets also are termed thrombocytes.

The normal platelet count in adults differs from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per micro-liter of blood.

A blood cell count of less than 150,000 platelets per micro-liter is less than the normal value.

If the blood platelet count falls lower than normal, the person has thrombocytopenia.

When the blood has insufficient platelets, mild to severe bleeding can happen.

If there is not adequate platelets, bleeding can happen inside the body (internal bleeding) or underneath or from the skin (external bleeding).

Purpura is produced by bleeding from small blood vessels under the skin.

People who have low platelets may have bleeding that induces tiny red or purple dots on the skin.

These tiny pin-sized red dots are termed petechiae.

The danger for serious bleeding does not happen until the count becomes very low (less than 10,000 or 20,000 platelets per micro-liter).

Mild bleeding occasionally happens when the count is fewer than 50,000 platelets per micro-liter.

Thrombocytopenia can happen alone.

Or, it can form as a complication of another disease, such as cancer or a viral infection.

In some cases, it is a chronic disorder that lasts for years.

In other cases, it happens suddenly and dramatically.

The causes of Thrombocytopenia are:

The body's bone marrow does not produce adequate platelets.
The bone marrow produces adequate platelets but the body antibodies damages and destroys the platelets or makes use of the platelets.
The spleen comprises too many platelets in its organ tissues.

Most cases of thrombocytopenia normally have no symptoms.

Low platelets are often observed on a routine blood test.

Mild to severe bleeding causes the principal signs and symptoms of thrombocytopenia.

People who have low platelets also may have bleeding from the nose and gums or monthly menses

Bleeding can happen:
Internal bleeding
External bleeding

Diagnosis
Full blood count
Blood smear
Bone marrow tests

Treatment for low platelets is dependent on its cause and severity.

The main purpose of treatment is to prevent death and disability brought about by bleeding.

If the low platelets disorder is mild, there is no need for treatment.

Other treatments
Steroids
Immunosupressants
Transfusion of platelets
Splenectomy

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Thrombocytopenia
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Immune T...

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781005177676
• Artikelnr.: 75904855

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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