PDA

View Full Version : What is Thrombocytopenia


junebug4156
Mar 25, 2009, 03:25 PM
I would like information about thrombocytopenia; what it is and what are the treatments. And what might be the pronosis.

Perito
Mar 25, 2009, 03:28 PM
Basically, it's low blood platelet count. Here are several links. One or more should help you.

Thrombocytopenia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombocytopenia)

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Thrombocytopenia (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS/ency/article/000586.htm)

Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) - MayoClinic.com (http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thrombocytopenia/DS00691)

Curlyben
Mar 25, 2009, 03:29 PM
These should help:


Let me google that for you (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Thrombocytopenia)

Thrombocytopenia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrombocytopenia)

J_9
Mar 25, 2009, 10:25 PM
Thrombocytopenia is any disorder in which there are not enough platelets. Platelets are cells in the blood that help blood to clot. This condition is sometimes associated with abnormal bleeding.