Why do I have too many "platelets"?!
Question: I had a mini-stroke in November. Lost my left hand control and balance and tongue agility for about an hour and a half. Then it all came back! I'm soon sixty.
Now I had ekg. and blood tests which show LOW cholesterol, and no arterial plaque, but tons of "thrombocytes" or platelets -the things that cause clotting- so that I could have a stroke or a heart attack at any time. (Also somewhat high white cells.) The other values were completely in the "normal" range.
What could it be, and what could I do about it?
Any natural corrective remedies?
Any links?
Thanks..desperate! Sionarra
Answers: I had a mini-stroke in November. Lost my left hand control and balance and tongue agility for about an hour and a half. Then it all came back! I'm soon sixty.
Now I had ekg. and blood tests which show LOW cholesterol, and no arterial plaque, but tons of "thrombocytes" or platelets -the things that cause clotting- so that I could have a stroke or a heart attack at any time. (Also somewhat high white cells.) The other values were completely in the "normal" range.
What could it be, and what could I do about it?
Any natural corrective remedies?
Any links?
Thanks..desperate! Sionarra
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There are many causes of increased platelets (thrombocytosis). You should follow up with your doctor to find out the cause (they may not be able to find a cause in some cases) There are medications that you can take to decrease the effectiveness of your platelets (aspirin or Plavix) which will lower your risk of having a repeat stroke.
Thrombocytosis describes an elevated platelet count. In general, it describes a count >500,000/microliter. Thrombocytosis can occur in 3 settings: first, in the absence of a bone marrow disorder, as a reaction to a medical or surgical disease (infection, surgery). Secondly, as a reaction to a bone marrow disorder (myelodysplasia or myeloproliferative disorder). Lastly, as essential thrombocythemia (itself a myeloproliferative disorder). If high enough, thrombocytosis may actually result in strokes, heart attacks, clots, and bleeding.