Thrombocytopenia

Deficiency of thrombocytes (platelets) in the blood is referred as thrombocytopenia. It may occur due to decreased production, increased destruction, medication induced and other causes such as snakebite, lyme disease, thrombocytapheresis, niacin toxicity. It can be diagnosed by complete blood test, kidney function test, liver enzymes, vitamin B12 levels and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR).

Types of thrombocytopenia:

 

  • Idiopathic (or immune) thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
  • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
  • Haemolytic uraemic syndrome (HUS)

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