Question 1

what is a way to raise a blood platelet count?

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Depends on the cause: There are two main reasons why you may have thrombocytopenia (low platelet).  You are either not manufacturing them effectively or they are being consumed somehow.  The best way to boost the count is to see a qualified hematologist and get worked up.
If they are not being produced effectively, there is a good chance that other types of blood cells aren't being produced well either.

Question 2

what causes a low blood platelet count usually?

Accepted Answer

Folic acid deficient: Is one of the most common reasons; there are literally hundreds of others.  You might start by taking a daily multivitamin, but i it doesn't work you have to dig deeper.

Question 3

what does having a high blood platelet count mean?

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Thrombocytosis: The most common cause of an elevated platelet count is iron deficiency anemia. Some people are born with thrombocytosis. Other causes include chronic infection or inflammation, metastatic cancer, and essential thrombocythemia, a bone marrow disorder which causes excessive production of platelets. For the correct diagnosis and treatment, you will need to see a hematologist.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: blood platelet count?

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Blood clotting  cell: Platelets are blood cells that assist in forming clots.  They are produced by megakaryocytes  in the bone marrow   they adhere to one another in the face of trauma to form a seal.  A normal platelet count is about 200, 000 to 400, 000 platelets per microliter.

Question 5

what causes low lymophocytes and elevated blood platelet count?

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: You get the most from this site when you provide detailed background information with your question. What are the numbers (how low/elevated)? What symptoms led to the test? In the absence of more information the findings are not specific to anything.

Question 6

my blood platelet count is 126, 000. is this low enough to be concerned?

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Not concerning: Here is a great article.  http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/thrombocytopenia/ds00691.

Question 7

can alcohol  lower blood platelet count?

Accepted Answer

Low platlets: It can if you have liver disease from alcohol drinking.

Question 8

will roseola cause blood platelet count drop?

Accepted Answer

Thanks for asking!: In roseola, the initial CBC (complete blood count) test may show thrombocytopenia (low platelet count).  This is rate-limiting and will return to normal range once the disease subsides.

Question 9

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes a low blood platelet count?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Causes are:  1) errors in collection/ handling of blood specimen  2) drugs /medicines including some over the counter 3) immune reactions to infections- viral / bacterial  or to autoimmune illnesses such as lupus, etc  4) advanced liver disease from hep c or others 5) bone marrow damage from invading cancer,  marrow fibrosis, leukemia  6) disseminated clotting from various causes 7) other things.

Question 10

help please! is an elevated blood platelet count over many years a reason for concern?

Accepted Answer

It depends: How elevated and underlying cause.  If it is more than 1 million, it can cause thrombotic complications.  If it is caused by a hematologic disorder, you have a higher chance of complication.

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