Side effects of statins: abnormal bleeding in different parts may be thrombocytopenia

Statins are prescription drugs widely used by millions of people around the world to help control cholesterol levels

The study pointed out: "Common adverse reactions of statins are constipation, flatulence, indigestion and abdominal pain

"The main adverse reactions of statins are mainly rhabdomyolysis and liver dysfunction tests

"We report a case of reversible drug-induced thrombocytopenia attributed to atorvastatin

"Drug-induced thrombocytopenia usually appears suddenly, usually severe, and can cause hemorrhage and death

"Thrombocytopenia is defined as a low platelet count, which can be idiopathic or secondary to other causes, such as drug-induced thrombocytopenia, pregnancy, autoimmune diseases, viral infections, vaccination, chronic liver disease, malignant tumors or platelets Reduce the congenital causes of the disease, such as Von Willibrands disease, the Mayo Clinic said

The health website added: “Platelets (platelets) are colorless blood cells that help blood clot

"Platelets stop bleeding by accumulating and forming embolism in blood vessel damage

"Thrombocytopenia can be mild and rarely cause symptoms or signs

If the platelet count is low, you may have:

• Red, purple, or brown bruises