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.
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 84 doctors who treat thrombocytopenia
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Doctors specialized in thrombocytopenia
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Joaquín Gerardo Joya Galeana
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dr. Judith Ne'eman Márquez Reyes
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Clicerio González Villalpando
Dr. Aquiles Rafael Ayala Ruiz
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dr. Aguirre Alfredo Ulloa
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dr. Raul De Luna Cruz
Dr. Ismael Antonio Quintal Medina
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Héctor Augusto Mendoza Vázquez
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dra. Mariana Mercado Garcia
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 usually treated by specialists in endocrinologist, hematologist, internist, hematologist.