Question 1

why would a splenectomy increase the number of platelets in my blood?

Accepted Answer

Filter Removal: One of the jobs of the spleen is to filter old or damaged blood cells and platelets from the bloodstream.  The most common reason to perform a splenectomy, except for traumatic injuries, is itp, a condition where the body makes antibodies that attack the bodies platelets.  If the spleen is removed, the damaged platelets are not removed from the bloodstream and can continue to function normally.

Question 2

how might removal of the spleen (splenectomy) result in an increase in the number of circulating platelets?

Accepted Answer

See below : Spleen is the major (not the only) organ that filters the blood and removes any defective blood cells including platelets. If it is not there, platelets don't get chewed up and keep circulating.

Question 3

i had a emergency splenectomy 5 years ago. i am wondering what are the chances that i have blood clots from them or anything serious from it

Accepted Answer

The spleen has func-: -ti on in the immune system, so clotting is not of concern from splenectomy .

Question 4

i had a emergency splenectomy 5 years ago in a week. what are the chances i have or still could get a blood clot from it? how would i dissolve them?

Accepted Answer

Zero : I do trust you got the pneumococcal vaccine and will get seen fast for any sudden  bad fever.

Question 5

how does a splenectomy affect my red blood cells?

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Different ways: The spleen is an organ that helps with some types of infection from encapsulated organisms, platelets, and it also removes old worn out red blood cells. You would not likely know of any side effect on your red blood cells, and your blood tests for your red blood cells are likely to be normal.

Question 6

in case of splenectomy , if the blood cells " rbcs " die , where does it go ??

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Splenic function: The spleen is a place where older red cells die after they age. The spleen is part of the reticuloendothelial system which includes the liver. The liver takes over. Interesting enough the spleen stores up to 1/3 of our circulating blood cells , so expect the blood counts to go up after a splenectomy

Question 7

can coumadin levels be accurately monitored by a finger stick instead of a blood draw? following a roux-n-y gastric bypass i suffered a perforated ulcer, splenectomy, collapsed lung, disconnected bowel, numerous septic infections, 18 months of picc lines,

Accepted Answer

Yes. A finger stick: It sounds like you have suffered some real problems.  I know it seems hard to believe, but you will likely have a full recovery. There is a bright light at the end of the tunnel.

Question 8

my blood platelets are 75000, what should i do to increase platelets as soon as possible?

Accepted Answer

Itp: Nothing, just have them check again in 2 weeks. If they drop below 50, 000, i would recommend therapy, not now.

Question 9

need help docs! my blood platelets were low (125k) and i increased it (131k) but now my mpv is high, what can i do?

Accepted Answer

May not need to do: anything. While your platelet count is low, it is not likely to cause any problems. Your doctor needs to determine why the count is low and treat the cause. High MPV is making up for some of the low counts.

Question 10

in last week blood checkup platelets in low count, may i know which food to take to increase the platelets count in blood

Accepted Answer

Probably none: Occasionally low plts will be part of a nutritional deficiency, usually iron deficiency, but it should be obvious with other findings like anemia and small red cells.  Isolated low platelets with nothing else abnormal is not a deficiency that foods can correct.  There are many causes of low platelets, infections, medications, immune diseases to name a few. Work with your doctor to address cause.

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I had a emergency splenectomy 5 years ago. i am wondering what are the chances that i have blood clots from them or anything serious from it

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I had a emergency splenectomy 5 years ago in a week. what are the chances i have or still could get a blood clot from it? how would i dissolve them?

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How does a splenectomy affect my red blood cells?

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In case of splenectomy , if the blood cells " rbcs " die , where does it go ??

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Can coumadin levels be accurately monitored by a finger stick instead of a blood draw? following a roux-n-y gastric bypass i suffered a perforated ulcer, splenectomy, collapsed lung, disconnected bowel, numerous septic infections, 18 months of picc lines,

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My blood platelets are 75000, what should i do to increase platelets as soon as possible?

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Need help docs! my blood platelets were low (125k) and i increased it (131k) but now my mpv is high, what can i do?

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In last week blood checkup platelets in low count, may i know which food to take to increase the platelets count in blood

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