<s>[INST] have gone to Dr for acute abdominal pain, tender to touch when palpated (sp?) . had blood drawn, and ct scan. platelets came back low, 98000. Ct ok. have endoscopy scheduled tomorrow and waiting to hear when to see hemotologist. 55 yrs old. 5 . 117 lbs. very good health. active. problems manifested about 2 months ago. Colonoscopy 2 years ago was clean. Periods monthly but not as regular (used to be every 28 days) now 21-35+ and are dark and pasty. some spotting. Are these symptoms related or incidental? [/INST] Hi. This is just an incidental finding. If you do not have heavy periods, or bleeding from any other sites, there is nothing to worry about. You may have a problem in the abdomen such as colitis and so, which is not directly connected with mild reduction in platelets. Get an antibiotic course and wait for the investigation reports. The probable causes are:: FluTyphoiddengue and such infection can cause low platelets. </s>