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Scratched a scab on my knee. went to clean it up and saw a big clot formed. i know clotting is normal but is it normal to happen that fast? normally bleeds for a bit. i do have pv, but my cbc is normal as of last week?

Q: scratched a scab on my knee. went to clean it up and saw a big clot formed. i know clotting is normal but is it normal to happen that fast? normally bleeds for a bit. i do have pv, but my cbc is normal as of last week?

: You should only concern if bleeding is prolonged not shortened. In polycythemia vera (PV) high platelet count does not mean your bleeding time will be shortened; further, your CBC was normal last week. There is nothing to concern in this case.

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You should only concern if bleeding is prolonged not shortened. In polycythemia vera (PV) high platelet count does not mean your bleeding time will be shortened; further, your CBC was normal last week. There is nothing to concern in this case.

Answered 9/5/2022

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A member asked:

Scratched a scab on my knee. went to clean it up and saw a big clot formed. i know clotting is normal but is it normal to happen that fast? normally bleeds for a bit. i do have pv, but my cbc is normal as of last week?

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