Is Thrombocytopenia a Bleeding Diathesis? Understanding Low Platelets and Hemorrhagic Risk
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In healthy adults, a normal platelet count is typically between 150,000 and 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. When this count falls below 150,000, it results in a condition called thrombocytopenia, which is a form of bleeding diathesis, increasing a person's tendency for excessive bleeding and bruising.
