One of the most common causes of thrombocytopenia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), can cause a severe reduction in the circulating platelet count, with a subset of affected individuals not ...

A low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) means your blood lacks the small cells needed to form clots. Common causes of low ...

It causes nosebleeds, bleeding gums, blood in urine, heavy menstrual periods, and bruising. Thrombocytopenia may be inherited (could manifest as a feature of hereditary syndromes) or acquired ...