What might happen if you lost a lot of your platelets?

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You might bleed for a longer time.
You might bleed for a longer time.

You might get more infections.
You might get more infections.

You might have trouble breathing.
You might have trouble breathing.

You might not get enough oxygen.

1 answer

If you lost a lot of your platelets, the most relevant response would be:

You might bleed for a longer time.

Platelets are essential for blood clotting, so a decrease in their number can lead to prolonged bleeding or difficulty stopping bleeding when injured.