Haematemesis
Haematemesis Haematemesis is the vomiting of blood. This may be frank blood or blood altered by the action of gastric acid and digestive enzymes, i.e. ‘coffee grounds’. Haematemesis is usually…
Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia Thrombocytopenia is a low platelet count below 150×109/L. The causes of a low platelet count can be grouped according to reduced production, decreased survival or sequestration in the spleen….