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Can Thrombocythemia Be Caused Due To Inflammation In The Body?
Back in November 2013, I was put on Meloxicam 15mg for arthritis in my lower back. Then in March, 2014 my bloodwork for my regular checkup every year came back with a high platelet count and I was sent to a hematologist and it was still high and he put me on the chemo drug Hydroxyurea. From what I have been reading about the drug, essential thrombocythemia can be caused by inflammation in the body (arthritis). Is there any connection between the two?
Thu, 22 May 2014
it is necessary to know how high is the platelet count and is it isolated or it is associated with elevation of other components. . some body inflammatory conditions do give rise to thrombocythemia and once corrected it turns to normal. Marked thrombocythemia is needed to be treated and hydroxyurea is a good choice.
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