My platelets have been very low for the last 16 years. According to the CBC test report of my platelet count is 18000. Please help me find what my problem is?

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Dr Shaik Kalam

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Persistently low platelet count (less than 20,000) may be due to chronic immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), marrow issues, or genetic disorders. You must take a Bone Marrow Biopsy and ANA test to identify the exact cause and manage risk of bleeding.

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Take a ANA Profile Test (Anti Nuclear Antibody) Test or Take a Platelet Count Test Test

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