Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways A low platelet count may lead to easy bruising and excessive bleeding. ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother has low blood platelets and anemia. He will be 73 this year and has had three back surgeries. What causes low blood platelets? Can anything be done to raise platelet count?

Dear Dr. Roach: My husband was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2010 and remained in stage 2 with no effects until 2022. In the interim, he was also diagnosed with atrial ...

Thrombocytopenia refers to a low blood platelet count. This can lead to bruising easily or bleeding excessively. In children, acute immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is relatively common, and it may ...

Splenomegaly is one of the characteristic signs of an overactive spleen. It can cause platelets to pool inside of your spleen and cause thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia is when you have a low ...

A well-rounded diet, exercise, and rest are essential if you have a blood disorder that results in a low platelet count. Whole grains, fresh fruits, nuts, legumes, and vegetables—especially leafy ...

Dear Dr. Roach: What can you tell me about the cause and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)? I am a 71-year-old male, and after lab results showed a low blood platelet count, I ...

Thrombocytopenia is an atypically low platelet count. Acquired thrombocytopenia is caused by conditions that develop throughout your life instead of genes inherited from birth. Acquired ...

Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are small, colourless cell fragments present in our blood. They play a crucial role in blood clotting and wound healing. When a blood vessel is damaged or ...

Primary thrombocytopenia is an autoimmune disorder that causes a low number of platelets in the blood. Other names for it are immune thrombocytopenia and ITP. Platelets are specialized blood cells ...