Managing High Platelet Count: Should I Start Aspirin Treatment at 27?
Thrombocytosis Four years ago, my company health check revealed that I had thrombocytosis, and I have been monitoring my platelet count, which has been around 500,000 to 600,000. Recently, I went to the hospital for a detailed examination and confirmed that I have a mutation in t...
Dr. Chen Yunfang Reply:
Hello: It is better to take Anxiolytics. Thank you.[Read More] Managing High Platelet Count: Should I Start Aspirin Treatment at 27?
Understanding Thrombocytosis: Symptoms and Implications for Health
Thrombocytosis Hello, doctor. Recently, my blood test report showed a platelet count of 51.7 *10^9/uL, while all other values were normal. Occasionally, I feel a strange sensation in my hands, as if the blood is not circulating properly. Based on this value, is it possible that I...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
If the platelet count is 51.7, it is recommended to see a hematologist.[Read More] Understanding Thrombocytosis: Symptoms and Implications for Health
High Platelet Count and Lymph Nodes: Concerns About Blood Disorders
Persistent thrombocytosis and lymphadenopathy raise concerns for hematological disorders? Since I started working and participating in company health checks, I have noticed that my platelet count has often been highlighted in red (indicating elevated levels). The health check rep...
Dr. Chen Yunfang Reply:
Hello: You only need to monitor your platelet count; the other tests are unnecessary and are a result of excessive anxiety. Clinically, they do not indicate any specific illness. There is no need to obsessively prove whether you are sick or have cancer, as it is meaningless. Than...[Read More] High Platelet Count and Lymph Nodes: Concerns About Blood Disorders
Understanding Blood Test Results: Key Indicators for Lymphoma Concerns
Blood test Hello Doctor: I have had swollen lymph nodes in my neck for some time, so I went for a blood test. I would like to ask about the significance or implications of the following values: 1. Lymphocytes: 15.6 (normal range: 19.0-48.0) 2. Hemoglobin: 11 (normal range: 11.3-1...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
Initially, there appears to be anemia and thrombocytosis.[Read More] Understanding Blood Test Results: Key Indicators for Lymphoma Concerns
Understanding High Platelet Count: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Thrombocytosis Hello Doctor, I recently received the results of my university health check, which indicated that I have thrombocytosis (586) and leukocytosis (13). I had another test done later, and although the numbers decreased, they are still high: platelets (546) and white bl...
Dr. Chen Yunfang Reply:
Hello: Please try not to worry too much; having high platelet counts is not cancer. Normally, a healthy individual's platelet count ranges from about 100,000 to 300,000. If the platelet count remains persistently elevated, such as exceeding 450,000, it could indicate two con...[Read More] Understanding High Platelet Count: Causes, Concerns, and Next Steps
Understanding the Impact of Atezolizumab on High Platelet Count and Thrombosis
Thrombocytosis Due to thrombocytosis causing thrombosis and myocardial infarction, I am currently taking Clopidogrel and Aspirin for management. However, my platelet count remains between 850,000 and 930,000. The hematologist has indicated that I have myeloproliferative neoplasm,...
Dr. Hu Ziren Reply:
Hello, netizen: 1. In primary thrombocythemia, if the platelet count exceeds 1 million or there is a history of stroke (thrombosis, etc.), it is recommended to use medication to control the platelet count to below 400,000; 2. Hydroxyurea (Hydrea) works by inhibiting DNA synthesis...[Read More] Understanding the Impact of Atezolizumab on High Platelet Count and Thrombosis