A laboratory test result indicating that there is an abnormally small number of platelets in the circulating blood.
Symptoms of Thrombocytopenia
The following features are indicative of Thrombocytopenia:
excessive bruising
bleeding
oozing from the mouth or nose
abnormal vaginal bleeding
prolonged bleeding from cuts
blood in urine
blood in stools
unusually heavy menstrual flows
fatigue
enlarged spleen
jaundice
headache
It is possible that Thrombocytopenia shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.
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Common Causes of Thrombocytopenia
The following are the most common causes of Thrombocytopenia:
decreased production of platelets
trapped platelets
increased breakdown of platelets
Risk Factors for Thrombocytopenia
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Thrombocytopenia:
exposure to certain toxic chemicals
people with certain types of cancer
heavy alcohol drinkers
pregnant women
aplastic anemia
viral infections
Prevention of Thrombocytopenia
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Thrombocytopenia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
avoid heavy drinking alcohol
avoid exposure with toxic chemicals
avoid medicines that decrease platelet count
Occurrence of Thrombocytopenia
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Thrombocytopenia cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Thrombocytopenia can occur at any age.
Common Gender
Thrombocytopenia can occur in any gender.
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Thrombocytopenia
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Thrombocytopenia:
Blood test: To determine the number of blood cells and diagnose thrombocytopenia
Physical examination: To view the signs of bleeding and detect the thrombocytopenia
Doctor for Diagnosis of Thrombocytopenia
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Thrombocytopenia:
Hematologist
Primary care doctor
Complications of Thrombocytopenia if untreated
Yes, Thrombocytopenia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Thrombocytopenia is left untreated:
can be fatal
internal bleeding in brain
Procedures for Treatment of Thrombocytopenia
The following procedures are used to treat Thrombocytopenia:
Surgery: Surgery to cut the nerves to the affected area to control pain and increase blood flow
Amputation: It is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb
Self-care for Thrombocytopenia
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Thrombocytopenia:
Avoid physical activities: Lowers the risk of injury helps in preventing thrombocytopenia
Avoid drinking alcohol: Drink alcohol in moderation to maintain the production of platelets in body
Use caution while taking over-the-counter medications: Prevents the impairing of platelet function
Patient Support for Treatment of Thrombocytopenia
The following actions may help Thrombocytopenia patients:
Join supporting research groups: Provides medical knowledge and care about the thrombocytopenia
Time for Treatment of Thrombocytopenia
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Thrombocytopenia to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
In 1 - 4 weeks
Last updated date
This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Thrombocytopenia.