Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways A low platelet count can lead to easy bruising and excessive bleeding.Platelets help your blood clot, and without enough, bleeding can take longer to ...

Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which the blood has an unusually low number of platelets. Also known as thrombocytes, the platelets are blood components that aid in the process of blood clotting. A ...

Lupus may cause you to experience low platelet counts. This could be a direct result of the disease or due to some lupus medications. Severe cases can be life threatening, but most cases are mild and ...

Megakaryocytes, which are derived from hematopoietic stem cell precursors in bone marrow, form and release platelets; these circulate in the blood for 8 to 10 days before they are removed by hepatic ...

Immune thrombocytopenia, also known as autoimmune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), is a blood platelet disorder. For most adults with ITP, the condition is chronic (lifelong). The specific symptoms of ...

Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an autoimmune disease in which IgG antiplatelet antibodies accelerate platelet clearance and reduce platelet production. The prevalence of ITP is approximately 1 to 3 ...

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Thrombocytopenia, or a low platelet count, can impair blood clotting, potentially leading to severe bleeding from wounds. Underlying health conditions like autoimmune diseases and cancers, as well as ...