What are the long-term effects of thrombocytopenia?
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According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter of blood. Chronic thrombocytopenia, or a persistent low platelet count, goes beyond minor bruising, increasing the long-term risk of severe bleeding, complications from treatments, and related health issues that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life.
