What does it mean when a doctor tells you that you have very low blood platelets?

Answer 1

Blood clotting abilities of the blood is the first step with achieving "hemostasis" for the body in danger of blood loss through disease, trauma,or a medical condition known as "thrombocytopenia" that happens when the platelet count is too low.This can be present in hereditary conditions,in males like "hemophllia",in a severe traumatic conditions called, DIC,certain anemia's,autoimmune conditions,and Leukemia's,and several others.There are several treatments available all which require Platelet transfusions and other drugs.You need to talk with your MD,if he did not explain this so you could understand whats going on etc.You can also find out more on webmd.com,. Take care. SW RNP

Answer 2

Your blood won't clot be careful