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Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count)
Definition
Disease: | Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) | ![]() |
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Category: | Blood diseases & tumors |
Disease Definition:
Thrombocytopenia refers to the low platelet count in the blood. These platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells responsible for the formation of blood clots that prevent bleeding in the case of blood vessel cuts.
Different disorders such as leukemia or malfunction of the immune system or a medication side effect may lead to thrombocytopenia. Complications may range from none to severe bleeding.
Treatment of thrombocytopenia is carried out by treating the main cause. Medications or surgery can help in chronic cases. Sometimes, patients may need blood or platelet transfusion in case their bleeding is severe.
Work Group:
Prepared by: Scientific Section
Symptoms, Causes
Symptoms: Patients with thrombocytopenia may experience the following symptoms:
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Causes:
Bone marrow continuously produces platelets, each having a lifespan of approximately 10 days, and their count in the blood ranges from 150 to 450 thousand per cubic millimeter. |
Complications
Complications:
Mild cases of thrombocytopenia have no permanent effects, while severe cases may cause bleedings in the digestive tract or the brain, which is rare but fatal. |
Treatments:
In some cases of thrombocytopenia, the bone marrow increases its activity to make up for the destroyed platelets until the underlying cause is removed, so not all cases of thrombocytopenia need treatment, especially in children. Newly produced platelets are more active in clotting, thus the child may not need any treatment or have bleeding problems even if the overall platelet count is low. Mild Thrombocytopenia in pregnancy usually improves shortly after delivery. |
Prognosis: Not Available |
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