How are low platelets treated?

Thrombocytopenia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of a low platelet count. read more

Your thrombocytopenia may persist for a week or more despite stopping all heparin therapy. Blood or platelet transfusions. If your platelet level becomes too low, your doctor can replace lost blood with transfusions of packed red blood cells or platelets. Medications. read more

If you have ITP, your treatment depends on how severe a case you have. If it's mild, you may only need to get regular checks of your platelet levels. When you do need treatment, the goal is to get your platelet count to a level that's high enough to prevent serious bleeding in the gut or brain. read more

A diagnosis of a low platelet count can be made using several tests: a complete blood count, which measures the levels of all blood cells/platelets in your blood; a blood smear, which looks at the actual shape of your platelets; or bone marrow tests and blood clotting tests to check for proper production and function of platelets. read more