5. Bloody urine.
Blood in the urine can also be a symptom of low platelet levels. When platelet levels are low, bleeding can occur anywhere within the body, including the internal organs, such as the kidneys, liver, bladder, and any other part of the urinary tract, including the tubes that carry urine out of the body. When platelet counts are low, if any of these organs sustain an injury, become infected, or are otherwise damaged, blood can be flushed out of the organs with urine.
Because platelets play a significant role in clotting, if these organs become damaged in any way – even insignificantly – blood cannot clot effectively, and as a result, it can appear in the urine. If you notice the presence of blood in your urine, speak to a medical doctor right away. Several factors can lead to bloody urine, including infections, kidney stones, tumors, and low platelet counts.