{"id":178278,"date":"2023-05-25T09:22:49","date_gmt":"2023-05-25T09:22:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=178278"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:12:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:12:35","slug":"diagnostics-low-platelet-count-symptoms-causes-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/diagnostics-low-platelet-count-symptoms-causes-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Platelet Count – Symptoms, Causes & Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Signs and Symptoms of Low Platelet Count<\/a><\/li>
Causes of Low Platelet Count<\/a><\/li>
Risk Factors for Low Platelet Count<\/a><\/li>
Diagnosis of Low Platelet Count<\/a><\/li>
Treatment of Low Platelet Count<\/a><\/li>
Prevention of Low Platelet Count<\/a><\/li>
Complications of Low Platelet Count<\/a><\/li>
When to See a Doctor?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Blood cells known as platelets help stop bleeding by the formation of blood clots. In adults, an ordinary platelet count or level is between 150,000 and 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. However, sometimes these levels might differ and get reduced due to certain conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Insufficient platelet count known as thrombocytopenia, causes easy bruising and bleeding tendencies. It lead to lack of blood clot formation making it difficult for the bleeding to stop after an injury ^{1<\/sup><\/a>.^{<\/sup>In this blog, we will discuss about low platelet counts in detail- their causes, presentation and management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
<\/span>Signs and Symptoms of Low Platelet Count<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nOne of the initial signs, when they do occur, is a cut that will not stop bleeding. Additional signs include ^{2<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{3<\/sup><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Nose bleeding:<\/strong> Sudden profuse bleeding that won\u2019t stop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Gum bleeding: <\/strong>Blood on your toothbrush or swollen-looking gums.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Blood in stool:<\/strong> Dark-coloured stool due to the presence of blood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Blood in the pee (urine):<\/strong> Blood in your urine (toilet water may turn into a pale pink colour after urination).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Hematemesis: <\/strong>Having blood in your vomit (a symptom of upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nSymptoms of low platelet count ^{2<\/sup><\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
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Heavy menstrual periods:<\/strong> Menorrhagia may be present if your periods run longer than seven days or if you are bleeding more heavily than normal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Petechiae:<\/strong> In this condition, the skin of your lower thighs has tiny, red, or purple dots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Purpura: <\/strong>It involves purple, crimson, or large brown spots on your skin. This happens when small blood vessels underneath your pores and skin leak blood.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Bruises:<\/strong> Bruises appear while blood pools underneath your skin. You may develop bruises more easily than usual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Rectal bleeding: <\/strong>You might also spot blood in the toilet water or when you wipe^{1<\/sup><\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n}
Some patients with moderately low platelet count do not exhibit any symptoms. They may also report nonspecific symptoms like easy bruising, skin rashes and bleeding from gums and other areas of mouth ^{1<\/sup><\/a>^,<\/sup>}^{2<\/sup><\/a>.<\/p>}
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