Every drop of blood matters—Detect, Diagnose, Defend with AK Diagnostics. What Are Platelets? Platelets are small, colorless cell fragments in your blood whose main job is to clot the blood when there’s an injury. They form plugs in blood vessel holes and help prevent excessive bleeding. When platelet levels drop too low, your body struggles to stop even minor bleeding, which can lead to internal bleeding and other complications. What is Thrombocytopenia? Thrombocytopenia is the medical term for a low platelet count . It can be temporary or chronic, mild or severe, depending on the cause. A platelet count below: 150,000/µL is considered low Below 50,000/µL can lead to dangerous bleeding Below 20,000/µL can be life-threatening and may require urgent intervention Types of Thrombocytopenia Mild : Often asymptomatic and discovered during routine tests Moderate : May cause easy bruising and prolonged bleeding Severe : Can result in spontaneous intern...
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