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

Because leukemia is a blood cancer, it can affect a person’s platelet count. People with leukemia sometimes have a low platelet count. However, other conditions can also cause low platelets. Leukemia ...

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 ...

Mild thrombocytopenia is a condition marked by a low platelet count. Many people experience no symptoms, and the condition resolves on its own. Treatment, if needed, depends on the underlying cause.

Some medications can destroy blood-clotting cells called platelets or prevent bone marrow from producing enough. This can lead to a low platelet count called thrombocytopenia. Drugs that may cause ...

An expert discusses the clinical presentation and diagnosis of immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), emphasizing that isolated thrombocytopenia with mucosal bleeding and petechiae is highly ...

Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is common in people with cirrhosis. Possible causes include an enlarged spleen and decreased platelet production. Severe thrombocytopenia can increase the risk of ...