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==Overview==
==Overview==
Often, low platelet levels do not lead to clinical problems; rather, they are picked up on a routine [[full blood count]] (or CBC, [[complete blood count]] ).
 
==History ==
==History ==
It is vital that a full medical history is elicited, to ensure the low platelet count is not due to a secondary process. It is also important to ensure that the other blood cell types [[red blood cells]], and [[white blood cells]], are not also suppressed.
 
==Symptoms==
==Symptoms==
Common symptoms of thrombocytopenia include:
* Bleeding in the mouth and gums
* Bruising
* Nosebleeds
* Petechia
Other symptoms depend on the cause.


==References==
==References==

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