Clinical Profile of Patients with Thrombocytopenia Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital, Gujarat.
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 8
Abstract
Abstract: Thrombocytopenia sometimes becomes a life-threatening condition requiring blood transfusion in various etiological conditions. Infection like malaria and dengue are invariably associated to thrombocytopenia with changing trends in clinical features. This was a cross sectional study conducted to find out various etiologies giving rise to thrombocytopenia and its association with bleeding condition. The study was done in 50 patients of thrombocytopenia admitted in 2 years duration and fulfilling the criteria of study. Data was collected in Microsoft excel and analyzed in Epi-info Software. Among the 50 patients 34 were males and 16 were females. 80% of the patients were the residents of urban area. The common presenting symptoms were petechia, Gum bleeding, Hematuria, Epistaxis and hematemesis. Infection was the most common cause affecting almost half of the patients. Severe thrombocytopenia was observed in 38% of patients who all developed bleeding manifestations. 12% patients had pancytopenia. Supportive treatment was given to all patients and blood and platelet transfusion were also given when needed. Keywords:Thrombocytopenia, Clinical Profile, Dengue fever, Malaria, Bleeding Manifestations.
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Dr. Umesh R. Godhani, Dr. Jaydeep J. Devaliya
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