A high platelet count indicates too many of the small cells (platelets) that help form blood clots. This can cause dangerous clots and bleeding. Also called thrombocytosis or thrombocythemia, ...

Some medications can cause a low platelet count, which can lead to excessive bleeding. Heparin is the most frequent cause, but common drugs like acetaminophen and some antibiotics can also cause ...

Treatment for stage 2 essential thrombocythemia is highly personalized. Not every patient requires medication right away, and ...

Severe thrombocytopenia can be very dangerous, even fatal, without treatment. Treatment depends on the underlying cause but can include medications, transfusions, and surgery. Severe thrombocytopenia ...

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 ...

Essential thrombocythemia (ET) is a type of myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN), a rare blood disorder that causes an increase in the number of blood cells. Some symptoms include headaches, dizziness, ...