US Medical Term · conditions
Thrombocytopenia
Trombocitopenia
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Thrombocytopenia |
| Spanish (Español) | Trombocitopenia |
| Chinese (中文) | 血小板減少症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 혈소판 감소증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Giảm tiểu cầu |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Thrombocytopenia |
| Portuguese (Português) | Trombocitopenia |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | เกล็ดเลือดต่ำ |
| Japanese (日本語) | 血小板減少症 |
What it means
Thrombocytopenia is a condition in which the blood has a lower-than-normal number of platelets, the cells that help blood clot. Low platelet counts increase the risk of abnormal bleeding. Causes include immune disorders (such as ITP), bone marrow problems, certain medications, infections, or as a side effect of chemotherapy. Mild thrombocytopenia may cause no symptoms, while severe cases can cause easy bruising, prolonged bleeding from cuts, nosebleeds, or blood in urine and stool. Treatment depends on the cause and may include corticosteroids, immunoglobulin therapy, platelet transfusions, or treating the underlying condition.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My platelet count came back very low on my blood test and my doctor mentioned thrombocytopenia.
Mi recuento de plaquetas salió muy bajo en el análisis de sangre y mi médico mencionó trombocitopenia.
What are the signs of dangerous bleeding that I should watch for with low platelets?
¿Cuáles son las señales de sangrado peligroso que debo vigilar cuando tengo plaquetas bajas?
Can a medication I am taking be causing my platelet count to drop?
¿Puede algún medicamento que estoy tomando estar causando la disminución de mis plaquetas?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
D69 Purpura and other hemorrhagic conditionsRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026