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.

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

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

Review Date: 09/20/2006
Reviewed By: Corey Cutler, MD, MPH, FRCP(C), Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Department of Medical Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.