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[|Human|] MY DAD HAS PLATELET COUNT IN THE RANGE OF 7000 - 18000. WE ARE WORRIED AS THIS DOES NOT INCREASE. HE WAS ON THE TREATMENT OF PEGASYS AND INTERFERON WITH RIBAVARIN FOR TREATMENT OF HCV. OFF LATE HE HAD LYMPHAGITIS AND HAS SEVERE SWELLING OF THE LYMPH NODES IN THE LEG AND HE CANNOT WALK. HOW TO TREAT HIM FURTHER
[|AI|]  Hi, Thanks for asking. The platelet count is reduced due to Pegasus/interferon side effect. Pegasus affect the bone marrow causing suppression of the marrow elements and one of the present complaint is thrombocytopenia. Pegasys is being given for HCV treatment. I can advise you two things:1. Platelet transfusions.2. With Chat Doctor. Platelet count is too low, and there is a possible risk of internal bleeding and platelet count needs to be improved. Any further queries, happy to help again.