Causes of thrombocytopenia include

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Thrombocytopenia is a condition where the platelet count in the blood is reduced. One of the causes of thrombocytopenia is chemotherapy, where the drugs used during cancer treatment can damage the bone marrow and decrease platelet production. Hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood) and reduced erythropoietin (a hormone that stimulates red blood cell production) are not directly linked to platelet production. Secondary polycythemia (an increase in red blood cell production) also does not directly affect platelet production.

Causes of Thrombocytopenia Include