What is the Average number that they should be at? I have Diabetes and i am insulin dependant-(17 novalog before meals and 90 lantus before bed),36 years old and could loses a few pounds. Is there anything i can do to drop the number. The Doc said it was 440,000 in Feb and now its 660,000. Is there a concern, should i be worried? He said he would do test again in Aug/Sept to see if it keeps rising, should i try and do something now though. I am in a small town and not to sure if i should get a second opinion.
2006-06-14 05:19:20 · 2 answers · asked by countrytrouble13 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
First of all, I would go see a hematologist. Essential thrombocythemia is an elevated platelet count for which no cause can be determined. Blood platelets (thrombocytes) help form blood clots that control bleeding.
A normal platelet count ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter. In very large numbers, platelets may cause blockage (thrombosis) in blood vessels and bleeding problems. People diagnosed with thrombocythemia have platelet counts that exceed 600,000 platelets per microliter. It is abnormal and I would demand to be seen again and by a specialist. Hope this helps!
2006-06-14 05:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by ali_alero02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Platelet (thrombocyte) count. Platelets (thrombocytes) are the smallest type of blood cell. They play a major role in blood clotting. When bleeding occurs, the platelets swell, clump together, and form a sticky plug that helps stop the bleeding. If there are too few platelets, uncontrolled bleeding may be a problem. If there are too many platelets, there is a risk of a blood clot forming in a blood vessel. Also, platelets may be involved in hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis).
Diabetics have a low platelet count. It's a little abnormal that the count increased in your case. It could be possible that the results were not accurate. I would go for a retest of the blood work.
2006-06-14 05:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋