A low platelet count—also called thrombocytopenia—means your blood has fewer than 150,000 platelets per microliter. Platelets are cells that help your blood clot. Without enough platelets, your body ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Blood Center is asking for help since they are still dangerously low on blood donations, particularly platelets. These platelets are liquid gold running ...

The spice turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin, have several health benefits, including the ability to increase blood platelet count. But there are precautions to be aware of. Share on ...

To increase your platelet count, you can adjust your diet and vitamin regimen to include more vitamin C, folate, iron, and other essential nutrients. This is extremely helpful if you have a low ...

Severe thrombocytopenia can be very dangerous, even fatal, without treatment. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but can include medications, transfusions, and surgery. Severe thrombocytopenia ...

Because leukemia is a blood cancer, it can affect a person’s platelet count. People with leukemia sometimes have a low platelet count. However, other conditions can also cause low platelets. Leukemia ...

The most common etiology of pseudothrombocytopenia is platelet clumping induced by EDTA, which is the anticoagulant present in the purple tube in which blood is collected for a CBC. This clumping is ...

Dear Dr. Roach: My brother has low blood platelets and anemia. He will be 73 this year and has had three back surgeries. What causes low blood platelets? Can anything be done to raise platelet count?

Blood Assurance is facing a critical shortage of blood, plasma, and platelets just as the holiday season is starting. As the primary supplier for many area hospitals, it is essential to get donations ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Blood, plasma and platelets are at dangerously low levels in Middle Tennessee, according to Blood Assurance. As the holidays roll in, Blood Assurance is working with Blood ...

Dear Dr. Roach: What can you tell me about the cause and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP)? I am a 71-year-old male, and after lab results showed a low blood platelet count, I ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 65-year-old male presented for his annual exam. The medical assistant (MA) checking the patient in remarked ...