Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count) (cont.)
Medical Author:
Siamak T. Nabili, MD, MPH
Siamak T. Nabili, MD, MPHDr. Nabili received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), majoring in chemistry and biochemistry. He then completed his graduate degree at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His graduate training included a specialized fellowship in public health where his research focused on environmental health and health-care delivery and management. Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrombocytopenia SymptomsMost people with thrombocytopenia have no symptoms directly associated with low platelets. They may show symptoms related to underlying cause of thrombocytopenia, however. In severe thrombocytopenia (platelet counts of less than 10,000 to 20,000), excess bleeding can occur if the person is cut or injured. Spontaneous bleeding can also happen when platelet numbers are severely diminished. Spontaneous bleeding due to thrombocytopenia may be seen under the skin or in the oral cavity as tiny, pinpoint, non-tender, non-palpable, red flat spots due to tiny hemorrhages, called petechiae. Purpura are small bruises or rashes, which are larger than petechiae, that can also be seen in severe thrombocytopenia, Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)
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