Thrombocytopenia

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Treatment depends on the cause of the condition. In some cases, a transfusion of platelets may be required to stop or prevent bleeding.

The outcome depends on the disorder causing the low platelet counts.

Severe bleeding (hemorrhage) is the main complication. This can include:

• Bleeding in the brain (intracranial hemorrhage)
• Gastrointestinal bleeding (vomiting blood or blood in the stools)
• Nosebleeds

Call your healthcare provider if you experience unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Review Date: 02/05/2010
Reviewed By: David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine; Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).

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