What happens to thrombocytopenia?

Thrombocytopenia may lead to an increased tendency to bleed. Platelets are an important component of the blood that is primarily responsible for stopping bleeding and clotting.

When the number of platelets is reduced, the body may be more prone to bleeding problems such as gingival bleeding, epistaxis, skin purpura, menorrhagia, etc. In severe cases, thrombocytopenia may also lead to internal bleeding such as gastrointestinal bleeding, cerebral bleeding, etc., and may even be life-threatening. There are many causes of thrombocytopenia, such as abnormal bone marrow hematopoiesis, immune thrombocytopenia, drug side effects, infection, etc. The specific cause requires a detailed examination and diagnosis by a doctor.

Treatment for thrombocytopenia depends on the cause and severity of the disease. In general, the doctor may recommend drugs to increase the number of platelets, such as thrombopoietin, immunosuppressants, etc. For severe thrombocytopenia, blood transfusions or platelet transfusions may be required.