Thrombocythemia - symptom, Treatment of Thrombocythemia
Thrombocythemia Information
Polycythemia vera is one of the myeloproliferative blood disorders in which excess platelets are produced, leading to abnormal blood clotting or bleeding. It is also known as primary thrombocythemia. Thrombocythemia It is characterized by the production of too many platelets in the bone marrow. It usually occurs in people older than 50 and more frequently in women.
Sign and Symptoms of Thrombocythemia
Many noticable symptoms are as follows:
- increased blood clots in arteries and veins
- bleeding
- bruising easily
- bleeding from the nose, gums, gastrointestinal tract
- bloody stools
- hemorrhaging after injury or surgery
- weakness
- enlarged lymph nodes
Causes of Thrombocythemia
There is no known cause for thrombocythemia.
Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cure of Thrombocythemia
Specific treatment for thrombocythemia will be determined by your physician based on:
- your age, overall health, and medical history
- extent of the disease
- your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
- expectations for the course of the disease
- your opinion or preference
Treatment may include:
- chemotherapy
- plateletpheresis - a procedure to remove extra platelets from the blood.
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