Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs ThrombocytopeniaUpdated: 2020-04-08Self-careSelf-care options include avoidance of injury-causing activities, no more than moderate alcohol use, and cautious use of over-the-counter drugs, such as aspirin and ibuprofen.When to seek immediate medical careSee a doctor immediately if: Uncontrolled bleeding When to make a doctor's appointmentMake an appointment to see a doctor if: Easy bruising Prolonged bleeding from cuts Rash of pinpoint-sized reddish-purple spots, usually on lower legs Bleeding from gums or nose Blood in urine or stool © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use