Is it dangerous that I have only 175,000 platelets?

No. The normal platelet count is between 1.5 to 4 lakh/mm3. And the platelet count values are not conclusive without clinical correlation like bleeding, anemia, rashes.. It's always better to consult a doctor, especially during dengue epidemic periods. read more

The normal platelet count is between 1.5 to 4 lakh/mm3. And the platelet count values are not conclusive without clinical correlation like bleeding, anemia, rashes.. It's always better to consult a doctor, especially during dengue epidemic periods. read more

Counts of under 50,000 are usually monitored with regular blood tests, and those with counts of under 10,000 are usually treated, as the risk of serious spontaneous bleeding is high with such a low platelet count. I have got more or less the same level of platelets and I get bleeding under the skin on my hands (petechiae) occasionally. read more