Low platelets are not prone to thrombosis, but in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombosis can occur and lead to a decrease in platelets.
Platelets are the blood cells of the body responsible for hemostasis, with the functions of adhesion, aggregation and contraction, which can form platelet thrombus, block the vascular rupture and release various factors to initiate coagulation. When platelets are reduced, the body’s ability to stop bleeding decreases, and bleeding from skin, mucous membranes and even organs can easily occur.
Low platelets are not easy to form blood clots, clinically in order to prevent thrombosis often take anti-platelet drugs, such as aspirin, clopidogrel and so on.
However, in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura disease, due to systemic thrombosis, it will lead to a serious reduction in platelets, and there will be a coexistence of thrombosis and thrombocytopenia. All of the above mentioned drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.