Anemia

Normally, platelets are involved in blood clotting. When you are unfortunate enough to be injured, the platelets work to their fullest capacity so that too much blood is not lost. However, when you have immune thrombocytopenic purpura, there are not enough platelets to participate in the formation of blood clots. As a result, your wound will not stop bleeding even with a temporary bandage. In that case, you must seek emergency medical help if the bleeding cannot be stopped.

Excessive bleeding can increase the risk of anemia. Although there are many causes of anemia, in immune thrombocytopenic purpura, uncontrolled bleeding is the main cause of anemia. Blood enters the skin and deeper tissues causing hemorrhagic nodules, bruises on the surface of the skin, or hematomas… Blood loss can occur with both internal and external bleeding. In women, anemia is also associated with heavy blood loss through the menstrual cycle.