Thrombocytopenia - Symptoms, Causes, and Doctors

About- Thrombocytopenia is a condition characterized by abnormally low levels of platelets in the blood

Symptoms-

Easy or excessive bruising (purpura)

A rash with small red or purple dots called “petechiae”

Nosebleeds

Bleeding gums

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Rectal bleeding

Blood in the urine

Blood in the stools

Prolonged bleeding from cuts

Fatigue

Enlarged spleen

Jaundice

Vomiting blood

Causes-
Thrombocytopenia can be inherited or it may be caused by a number of medications or conditions. The main cause is the reduced circulating platelets due to decrease platelet production or increase breakdown of platelets:

Factors that can decrease the platelet production include
Leukaemia
Anaemia
Alcoholism
A vitamin B-12 deficiency
A folate deficiency
An iron deficiency
Viral infections, including HIV, Epstein-Barr virus, and chickenpox
Exposure to chemotherapy, radiation, or toxic chemicals
Cirrhosis
Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Factors that can increase the breakdown of platelets

Pregnancy

Hemolytic uremic syndrome

Side effects of certain medications include diuretics and anti-seizure medications.

Enlarged spleen

An autoimmune disorder

A bacterial infection in the blood

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Specialist to visit
Haematologist

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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.webmd.com
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov