D69: Purpura and other haemorrhagic conditions
D69.6: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Thrombocytopenia, unspecified, is a medical condition in which your blood has a lower amount of platelets than normal. Platelets, also known as thrombocytes, are tiny blood cells that help your body form clots to stop bleeding. If your blood has a deficiency of platelets, you may bleed and bruise more easily than usual, even from a minor injury. Additionally, you may experience nosebleeds, gum bleeding, heavy periods, or blood in the urine or stools. Thrombocytopenia could be an outcome of several diseases such as leukemia or an immune system problem, or it could occur from consuming certain drugs. The volume of platelets in your blood can drop when your marrow isn't producing enough or when platelets are destroyed faster than the marrow can produce them. The condition may appear suddenly or develop slowly over time.
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