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High numbers of platelets make a person more vulnerable to blood clots. High platelet counts are found in conditions involving the bone marrow such as leukaemia and cancer.
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Strangely, a high platelet count normally leads to increased clotting rather than bruising, as in your case. And aspirin is used therapeutically to stop platelets sticking together and make the blood thinner.
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Hi , I am new to this board.But wanted to respond to High blood platelets. i am female age 69.My platelets got up to 850. had to have bone marrow Test so had to go on hydroxyurea been two months am doing fine down to 395. You will be ok Barb.
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Platelets function by adhering to the walls of injured blood vessels. ... Importantly, a high platelet count may also place a patient at risk for a bleeding episode. When the platelet count is high, some of the platelets may be abnormal forms that do not function correctly to assist in the coagulation process.
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Thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) and hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) are seen in renal failure and can result in fewer circulating platelets in the blood. Similarly, a condition known as splenic sequestration, where platelets pool within the spleen, can also cause a platelet decrease. ... Living in high altitudes,
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The human body does not handle excessive blood loss well. Therefore, the body has ways of protecting itself. When, for some unexpected reason, sudden blood loss occurs, the blood platelets kick into action.
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