my 10 year old sister just got diagnosed with Thrombocytopenia

GULCH_OF_ROT

any one have any experience with this condition?

ZmbieFlavrdCupcakes

what is it?

drewvich

abnormal bleeding? damn dude

GULCH_OF_ROT

Thrombocytopenia is the medical term for a low blood platelet count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are colorless blood cells that play an important role in blood clotting. Platelets stop blood loss by clumping and forming plugs in blood vessel holes.

Thrombocytopenia often occurs as a result of a separate disorder, such as leukemia or an immune system malfunction, or as a medication side effect. Thrombocytopenia may be mild and cause few signs or symptoms. In rare cases, the number of platelets may be so low that dangerous internal bleeding can occur.

Thrombocytopenia usually improves when the underlying cause is treated. Sometimes medications, surgery or a blood transfusion can help treat chronic thrombocytopenia.

ZmbieFlavrdCupcakes

so if she starts bleeding she cant stop?

GULCH_OF_ROT

abnormal bleeding? damn dude

YEAH REALLY SUCKS SHE IS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD

GULCH_OF_ROT

so if she starts bleeding she cant stop?

YEAH I THINK THATS THE WAY IT WORKS

Brian

Sorry to hear man

ZmbieFlavrdCupcakes

did you find out if theres an underlying condition?

Travis

.....yikes.....sorry to hear this, man.....best wishes.....

GULCH_OF_ROT

did you find out if theres an underlying condition?

SHE IS BEING FLOWN TO OAHU THE MAIN ISLAND IN OUR CHAIN TODAY
I SHOULD KNOW MORE THIS AFTERNOON

*CROSSES FINGERS*

ZmbieFlavrdCupcakes

good luck

GULCH_OF_ROT

THIS IS SO CRAZY SHIT MY 19 YEAR OLD SISTER JUST GOT OUT OF INTENSIVE CARE UNIT 3 WEEKS AGO WITH A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (FROM CAR CRASH) AND WILL NOT BE RECOVERED FOR ANOTHER 4 MONTHS AND NOW THIS I REALLY FEEL BAD FOR MY DAD IT IS TEARING HIM APART

Travis

........damn dude I had no idea....I'm a family man, and this hurts mah heart to hear....you guys are in my thoughts....

Mike

I wish you and your family the best of luck.

Alec29

Got you and yours in my thoughts and prayers, Kevin. Hope it all works out.

Ezkaton2000

best of luck gulch...sending good vibes your way.

GULCH_OF_ROT

THANK YOU SO MUCH EVERY ONE

KEEP YOU ALL UP TO DATE AS INFO COMES IN FROM MY DAD

Travis

^ DO...

Gazorpazorpfield

That sucks seeing as she's a kid. I believe my sister has that, or something that makes her blood thinner to where it doesn't clot on its on.

But good luck.

bmarkell24

dude i feel your pain bro my mom was diagnosed with huntingtons disease 8 years ago and i slowly watched here pass all i have to say to you gulch spend as much time as possible with them