DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 58-year-old female in reasonably good health. When I was young, I donated blood several times and would have continued to do so, had I not become ineligible due to living in ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD You may need an MPV test if you show symptoms that suggest an issue with your platelet ...

Patients with ET experience diagnostic delays, averaging 26.5 months from the first elevated platelet count to diagnosis, indicating potential underestimation of the disease's burden. The study ...

A high platelet count can lead to mild bruising or serious conditions like stroke. There are two types of thrombocytosis: primary, caused by genetic changes, and secondary, due to other conditions. If ...

Essential thrombocythemia is a chronic condition with excessive platelet production, increasing thrombosis risk, and is often linked to JAK2, CALR, or MPL mutations. Stage 1 ET is manageable with ...

The spice turmeric and its active ingredient, curcumin, have several health benefits, including the ability to increase blood platelet count. But there are precautions to be aware of. Share on ...

Trauma, infection, and other pathological conditions trigger inflammation as a first line of defense. Immune cells rush to the site of injury or acute illness to make repairs and stem further damage.