Thrombocytopenia
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Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Since platelets are involved in clotting, their decrease can increase the tendency to bleed or bruise easily.
Common causes: It may be due to lower production in the bone marrow, to an increased destruction of platelets, or to their retention in the spleen, among other health situations.
Common symptoms: Bruises appearing without a clear blow, small reddish spots on the skin, gum or nose bleeding, and wounds that are slow to stop bleeding.
Which specialist treats it? The hematologist is the one who studies platelet disorders, with support from the internist in the overall assessment. If you notice frequent bruising or unusual bleeding, seeing a professional makes it possible to investigate the cause with blood tests.
Data on 636 doctors who treat thrombocytopenia
Which specialist treats thrombocytopenia?
Thrombocytopenia is treated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood diseases, with support from an internal medicine physician for comprehensive management. See a specialist if you have frequent bruising, bleeding, or small red spots on the skin.
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Doctors specialized in thrombocytopenia
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Otilio Said Tapia Coria
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is thrombocytopenia?
Thrombocytopenia is a decrease in the number of platelets in the blood. Since platelets are involved in clotting, their decrease can increase the tendency to bleed or bruise easily.
Which doctor treats thrombocytopenia?
Thrombocytopenia is treated by a hematologist, a specialist in blood diseases, with support from an internal medicine physician for comprehensive management. See a specialist if you have frequent bruising, bleeding, or small red spots on the skin.