Splenomegaly is one of the characteristic signs of an overactive spleen. It can cause platelets to pool inside of your spleen and cause thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia is when you have a low ...

When platelet levels drop, the body’s capacity to clot blood and heal properly starts to falter. Bruising, fatigue, recurring infections, all these can creep in before you even realise something’s ...

A typical platelet count range can change with age. Platelet counts may fluctuate due to natural vascular aging, changes in bone marrow tissue, and altered blood plasma makeup. Platelets, or ...