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When should I seek medical care for thrombocytopenia?

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If thrombocytopenia is detected on routine blood work, it is generally addressed and investigated by the physician who orders the blood draw. In people with known thrombocytopenia, follow-up care is decided based on the diagnosis and the severity.

People with thrombocytopenia are, in general, initially cared for by an internist or a family practice physician. Sometimes, consultation with a doctor who specializes in blood disorders (hematologist) is helpful for more thorough investigation or treatment.

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