Nasal bleeding
Many small blood vessels are located in the nose, near the front and back surfaces. These vessels are fragile and rupture easily. Nosebleeds [6] occur when a leakage happens in any of them, especially those in the front.
Nosebleeds are common and usually have benign causes although they can be scary. In a few cases, the reasons for this may be more serious. Nasal bleeding usually stops on its own after a short time. If nosebleeds happen frequently and do not seize on time, it may be a sign that a person has low blood platelets.
Prolonged bleeding from minor cuts
People with thrombocytopenia tend to bleed a lot quite easily. Platelets help blood clot by clumping together to seal leaking blood vessels. Prolonged bleeding which does not clot is often indicative of a shortage of platelets in the blood.
Bleeding gums
Brushing the teeth a little too vigorously can cause bleeding from the gums. This is often indicative of gum disease but may a sign of a shortage of blood platelets. Low levels of platelets will prevent the blood from clotting on time.
Conclusion
The signs of thrombocytopenia are often easy to spot when the condition is pronounced. If you suspect you have a low number of platelets in your blood, you should consult a doctor immediately. It is important for your physician to determine the cause for your thrombocytopenia as this may affect the kind of treatment you will receive.
References:
[1] https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/thrombocytopenia-symptoms-causes-treatments#1
[2] https://www.healthline.com/health/purpura
[3] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3439835/
[4] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21323737/
[5] https://www.healthline.com/health/urine-bloody
[6] https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/nosebleeds