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What Causes Low MPV?
Question: What can help raise your MPV?
Brief Answer:
The precipitating cause should be treated.
Detailed Answer:
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MPV indicates the size of platelets in the blood sample of a person. Low MPV, smaller platelets may be older in age and have been in circulation for longer time. Too, Low an MPV can be corrected/ raised by treating any precipitating cause if present with the low MPV including conditions like thrombocytopenia , aplastic anemia , myelofibrosis etc.
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Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
Dr. M.S. Khalil
The precipitating cause should be treated.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
MPV indicates the size of platelets in the blood sample of a person. Low MPV, smaller platelets may be older in age and have been in circulation for longer time. Too, Low an MPV can be corrected/ raised by treating any precipitating cause if present with the low MPV including conditions like thrombocytopenia , aplastic anemia , myelofibrosis etc.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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