Can low platelet count cause burning in chest?
Patient: 2 months ago I was diagnosed with low platelet count. was sent to the hematologist and all they keep doing is rechecking my platelet count and not doing any treatment. last month started having chest pain thought It could be due to the low platelet. went to ER they could not find anything. my regular doctor sent me to have stress test the first one came back slightly abnormal in the nucular stress test came back normal. did not have no chest pain when having both tests done. today I have had burning in my chest off and on and everytime Iget the burning in chestI also get a pain close to my left wrist Doctor: Hi,Thanks for asking.Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.1. Low Platelet count would not cause burning chest pain.2. Possibility of internal bleeding secondary to gastritis/ GERD or angina pain are usual suspects.3. During internal bleeding, thrombocytosis is commonly seen. If the nuclear stress test is abnormal, further angiography is necessary to evaluate for any blockage. You can start on proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole for a week and see if the pain reduces.Hope it helps.Any further queries, happy to help again.