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What are platelet disorders? What are the symptoms of a platelet disorder?

Platelet disorders happen when there are too many or too few platelets in circulation, or the platelets in circulation arenu2019t functioning properly. There are numerous types of platelet disorders, which may either be acquired or inherited.<br><br>

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What are platelet disorders? What are the symptoms of a platelet disorder?

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  1. What are platelet disorders? What are the symptoms of a platelet disorder? Platelets are one of 3 types of red blood cells in your body, all of which are produced by stem cells in your bone marrow. Platelets are responsible for developing blood clots to stop bleeding and help repair damaged blood vessels. They also help fight infection by activating immune cells. Platelet disorders happen when there are too many or too few platelets in circulation, or the platelets in circulation aren’t functioning properly. There are numerous types of platelet disorders, which may either be acquired or inherited.

  2. What are the symptoms ms of a platelet disorder? If you have too few platelets in your body, you might experience: ● bleeding in the mouth and gums ● nosebleeds ● frequent bruising ● heavy periods If you have too many platelets, symptoms can include: ● headache ● feeling dizzy or lightheaded ● blueness or coldness in the hands and feet How are platelet disorders diagnosed? Normally, platelet disorders are diagnosed in a routine blood test, well before any symptoms appear. They may follow the blood test up with an examination of your liver or spleen since, in some cases of thrombocythemia, the spleen can become enlarged. To narrow down the diagnosis to a specific condition, you might have some genetic tests or a full blood count.

  3. How are platelet disorders treated? Treatment depends on the cause of the disorder. For example, if you have a higher platelet count due to a recent injury, your platelet levels are likely to return to normal levels in the process of recovery. Chronic conditions which cause abnormal platelet levels will be treated directly. If you have a form of thrombocythemia caused by a genetic mutation (essential thrombocythemia), treatment may involve taking short-term or long-term medication to decrease the platelet levels in your blood. For thrombocytopenia, treatment will depend on how severe the condition is. Low platelet levels do not always need treatment if you’re not experiencing any serious bleeding.

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