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.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Umesh R. Godhani, Dr. Jaydeep J. Devaliya
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP372485
- DOI -
- Views 72
- Downloads 0
Pattern of pulmonary infection and immunological profile of seropositive HIV with pulmonary tuberculosis patients: A tertiary care hospital based study in Odisha
Abstract: There is a growing concern regarding opportunistic infections associated with seropositive HIV with pulmonary tuberculosis. Hence the present study was carried out with an objective to find out the pattern of p...
To Study Dermatological Manifestations in Patients with Thyroid Disorders
Abstract: Endocrine diseases can affect the skin and its adnexa. Among these are the thyroid disorders which are common worldwide. In India too, thyroid disorders are quite common. According to a projection from various...
A Cross Sectional Study on Prevalence of COPD in Kashmir Valley
COPD is projected to move from sixth to the third most common cause of death worldwide within next twenty years, whilst rising from fourth to third in terms of morbidity within the same time. The study was done with the...
Extended reverse sural artery flap with prior delay – an alteranative to free flap in reconstruction of distal defect of leg & foot
Abstract: To reconstruct defects of the foot and ankle, the first option is free tissue transfer. However, a need of microsurgical expertise and a prolonged operating time remain its disadvantages. In 1992 Masqueletet al...
Study of pulmonary function tests in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Abstract: COPD is defined as a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. Our study aimed at studying pulmonary function tests in patients of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CO...