Treatment for thrombocytopenia depends on its cause and how severe it is. If your thrombocytopenia is caused by an underlying condition or a medication, addressing that cause might cure it. Severe thrombocytopenia can be treated using medication, blood/platelet transfusion or splenectomy depending on the underlying cause. Some medications that may be prescribed include corticosteroids like Prednisone to slow down platelet destruction and Rituximab for immunoglobulin therapy to suppress the immune system in case of autoimmune disorders.

There are some self-care measures that can be taken such as avoiding blood thinners like aspirin and ibuprofen, limiting alcohol consumption, avoiding contact sports, using a soft brush to avoid gum bleeding and eating foods rich in vitamin A and vitamin K.

Thrombocytopenia can be inherited or acquired. “Inherited” means your parents pass the gene for the condition to you. “Acquired” means you are not born with the condition, but you develop it later.
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