Thrombocytopenia history and symptoms

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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

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

Common symptoms of thrombocytopenia include:

  • Bleeding in the mouth and gums
  • Bruising
  • Nosebleeds
  • Petechia

Other symptoms depend on the cause.

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