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Thrombocytopenia
A condition characterized by abnormally low levels of thrombocytes, also known as platelets, in the blood
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
Is a type of:
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Why the patients with polycythemia develop also thrombocytopenia?
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Can a person have an Endoscopy and Colonscopy with thrombocytopenia?
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