Diseases
thrombocythemia
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Overview
Thrombocytosis is a disorder in which your body produces too many platelets. It's called reactive thrombocytosis or secondary thrombocytosis when the cause is an underlying condition, such as an infection.
Symptoms
- headache.
- chest pain.
- confusion or changes in speech.
- weakness
- shortness of breath and nausea.
Causes
- reactive thrombocytosis: it's caused by an underlying medical problem, such as: blood loss. cancer. infections. iron deficiency.
- essential thrombocythemia: the cause of this disorder is unclear.
Risk factors
- age >60
- prior thrombosis
- elevated white blood cell count.
Diagnosis
- complete blood count (cbc)
- bone marrow biopsy
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is thrombocythemia?
Thrombocytosis is a disorder in which your body produces too many platelets. It's called reactive thrombocytosis or secondary thrombocytosis when the cause is an underlying condition, such as an infection.
What are the symptoms of thrombocythemia?
headache., chest pain., confusion or changes in speech., weakness, shortness of breath and nausea.
What causes thrombocythemia?
reactive thrombocytosis: it's caused by an underlying medical problem, such as: blood loss. cancer. infections. iron deficiency.; essential thrombocythemia: the cause of this disorder is unclear.
Which medicines are used for thrombocythemia?
anagrelide
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