Went to ER. Blood poison, low platelet. Now it's 4th day in hospital for IV antibiotics. I was diagnosed last July with enlarged spleen. No treatment prescribed then. How is blood poison, enlarged spleen and low platelet count related and what would treatment be?
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No idea how they could be related but i wish you a speedy recovery.
Hope you are diagnosed and treated soon. Feel better!
Thanks for the words of encouragement. We hope for some information from the doctor about the results of the cultures.
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