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What Is Reactive Thrombocytosis?
Question: Hello I have just been told I have reactive thrombocytosis could you tell me exactly what this is and how it could effect me
Also is there anything to treat this condition and are there any underline problems that this condition brings
Also is there anything to treat this condition and are there any underline problems that this condition brings
Brief Answer:
platelets are acute phase reactants
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
An increase in platelets is called thrombocytosis
Platelets are acute phase reactants, this meant that they can react to different stimuli such as infection, inflammatory diseases, bleeding and tumors.
More specifically: (1) infection or inflammatory disorders (allergies etc)
(2)removal of the spleen or reduced function of the spleen
(3)malignancy
(4)trauma
(5)chronic inflammatory disorders eg rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease etc
(6)blood loss
(7)iron deficiency anemia
(8)idiopathic- cause is not known
If there is a history of recent infection, inflammation or trauma, this would be the most likely cause and no further intervention is needed.
The levels would return to normal after the particular issue has resolved.
If the cause is not clear then additional blood tests to determine the cause may be necessary.
Associated problems would depend on the cause.
I hope this helps
platelets are acute phase reactants
Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic
An increase in platelets is called thrombocytosis
Platelets are acute phase reactants, this meant that they can react to different stimuli such as infection, inflammatory diseases, bleeding and tumors.
More specifically: (1) infection or inflammatory disorders (allergies etc)
(2)removal of the spleen or reduced function of the spleen
(3)malignancy
(4)trauma
(5)chronic inflammatory disorders eg rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease etc
(6)blood loss
(7)iron deficiency anemia
(8)idiopathic- cause is not known
If there is a history of recent infection, inflammation or trauma, this would be the most likely cause and no further intervention is needed.
The levels would return to normal after the particular issue has resolved.
If the cause is not clear then additional blood tests to determine the cause may be necessary.
Associated problems would depend on the cause.
I hope this helps
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