Facebook Pixel
EmpowHER Guest
Q: 

What causes the blood to be thin

By Anonymous January 8, 2019 - 9:22pm
 
Rate This

Add a Comment1 Comments

HERWriter Guide

Hello, Anon.

Thank you for posting today!

Your bloodstream has several types of cells flowing through it. Each cell type has a specific job. Red blood cells help deliver oxygen throughout the body. White blood cells help your immune system fight infections. Platelets, which are small colorless cells, help your blood clot.

If you have low platelet levels in your blood, it’s known as thrombocytopenia, or “thin blood.” A normal platelet count is between 150,000 and 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. Anything less than 150,000 platelets per microliter is considered thrombocytopenia.

According to Healthline -A number of things can lead to low platelet levels. For example, your bone marrow may not make enough platelets. Or, your bone marrow may manufacture plenty of platelets, but they don’t survive in the body. Underlying medical conditions can also reduce your platelet levels.

It's important to speak to your doctor for more information.

Best,
Susan

January 9, 2019 - 2:03pm
Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.
By submitting this form, you agree to EmpowHER's terms of service and privacy policy
Add a Comment

All user-generated information on this site is the opinion of its author only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. Members and guests are responsible for their own posts and the potential consequences of those posts detailed in our Terms of Service.

Blood Conditions

Get Email Updates

Health Newsletter

Receive the latest and greatest in women's health and wellness from EmpowHER - for free!