Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD Key Takeaways Low platelets can occur when your bone marrow doesn't make enough platelets ...

A low platelet count can lead to easy bruising and excessive bleeding. Platelets help your blood clot, and without enough, bleeding can take longer to stop. Reduced platelet production can be caused ...

Thrombocytopenia is an atypically low platelet count. Acquired thrombocytopenia is caused by conditions that develop throughout your life instead of genes inherited from birth. Acquired ...