Platelet disorders

What is Platelet disorders?

Platelets are essential for the purpose of maintaining optimum thickness of the blood. If the number of platelets is too low, excessive bleeding may occur and if the number of platelets is too high thrombosis or clotting of the blood may occur. Thrombosis or clotting of the blood may obstruct the blood vessels resulting in various diseases such as: Strokes, Paralysis Heat attack etc.

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I am having platelet disorder problem since 8 yrs..and doctors saying it as ITP disease..and i am contineously taking steroids..but not feeling...

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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
ITP is the immune thrombocytopenic purpura. In ITP your body produces...

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My 4 mth old granddaughter has, what looks like, mild bruising on her one thigh. She is to have bloodwork done to check the platelet count. What...

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Since your granddaughter has incurred some bruising over the thigh her doctor wants to rule out...

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