Is it a problem to have low platelets during pregnancy? My platelet count is currently at 1 lakh.

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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A platelet count of 1 lakh during pregnancy is considered relatively normal and usually isn't a cause for major concern.

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I'm a bit concerned about my platelet count, which is at 120,000. I don't feel weak internally, but I'm curious to know what might be causing it to be on the lower side. Is there any reason for this that I should be aware of?

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I just got my blood test results back, and it shows that my absolute basophil count is 0 and my lymphocytes are at 41. Should I be worried? Is this something serious or pretty normal? I'm a little anxious about what these numbers might mean for my health.

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