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   What causes a high platelet count?

   • Inflammatory conditions like autoimmune diseases, cancer or trauma, as well as certain infections and iron deficiency, are common causes of a high platelet count. Treatment is directed at the stimulus, and the platelet count returns to normal once resolved. Another reason for secondary thrombocytosis is when the spleen has been removed.

   Mayo Clinic Q and A: What causes a high platelet count?

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   What causes high platelets from thrombocytosis?

   • High platelets from thrombocytosis may be the result of a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. High platelets refers to when there are high amounts of platelets in your blood. Clinicians consider platelet counts to be high when they are above 400,000 per mcl of blood.

   High Platelets: Levels, Causes, Related Symptoms, and More

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   What does a high platelet count mean?

   • Less commonly, when the high platelet count has no apparent underlying condition as a cause, the disorder is called primary thrombocythemia or essential thrombocythemia. This is a blood and bone marrow disease. A high platelet level may be detected in a routine blood test known as a complete blood count.

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   What causes increased platelets in rheumatoid arthritis (RT)?

   • The increase in platelets usually occurs during acute exacerbations (flare-ups) or when the disease is undertreated. Allergy and atopic (allergy-related) diseases can also cause RT. Allergies are caused by an abnormal immune response that can spur systemic (whole-body) inflammation and an associative increase in platelets.

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   Why do some medications cause increased platelets?

   • Certain medications are known to affect the normal balance of blood cells and cause an increase in platelets. Some do so by disrupting the normal function of the bone marrow, while others cause side effects like bleeding that lead to anemia. Drugs associated with an increased risk of RT include: RT is common with many forms of cancer.

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   Dec 30, 2022 · Thrombocytosis (throm-boe-sie-TOE-sis) is a disorder in which your body produces too many platelets. It's called reactive thrombocytosis or secondary thrombocytosis when the cause is an underlying condition, such as an infection.

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   Jun 8, 2024 · A high platelet count means having more than 400,000 platelets per microliter of blood. It's also known as thrombocytosis or thrombocythemia. Learn about the causes and treatments for this condition.

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   Apr 28, 2022 · What causes my platelet counts to be too low? Potential causes for low platelet count include: Alcohol use disorder. Viral (hepatitis C, HIV) or bacterial infections. Autoimmune diseases. Bone marrow diseases or cancer. Enlarged spleen. Chemical exposure. Side effect of a medication or treatment. Kidney infections or dysfunction. In most cases ...

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   Jun 17, 2022 · High platelets can be a sign of an underlying condition or occur spontaneously. Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments of high platelets and thrombocytosis.

   • If you have had a blood test result that indicates a high platelet count, ask your doctor about the meaning of your results and about any precautio...
   • Yes, stress and anxiety can affect platelet counts and activity, leading to high platelets. This is relatively typical. If you are worried about th...
   • High platelets can make you feel tired or fatigued. This can happen due to thrombocythemia and thrombocytosis. Or, in cases of thrombocytosis, you...
   • High platelets from thrombocytosis may be the result of a bacterial, viral, or fungal infection.

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   Sep 12, 2022 · Thrombocytosis involves having an elevated level of platelets in your blood. Too many platelets can cause a stroke, heart attack or clot in your blood vessels.

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   Jul 3, 2022 · A high platelet count can be due to essential thrombocytosis, a rare blood disorder, or secondary thrombocytosis, a reaction to other conditions. Learn about the symptoms, risks and treatments of these two types of thrombocytosis.

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   Mar 24, 2022 · With primary thrombocythemia, a high platelet count may happen alone or with other blood cell disorders. This condition is not common. Thrombocythemia is most often caused by your genes. Mutations, or changes, in the genes that control how your bone marrow forms platelets may cause thrombocythemia.