What are the possible reasones of increasing number of blood platelates.? -

I m having hypertension. In my report I saw largely increased number of blood platelates. I dont have blood cancer. I would like to have a list of possible reasons for increased blood platelates. can anyone give me the list of the reasons? Also please tell if over stress causes these.

Don`t worry, you will be alright. As, you have mentioned, stress is on one of the reasons for high platelet count. There are many other causes stipulated for the higher platelet count. Infection, soon after surgery, Injuryamp;trauma,certain type of inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid disease, certain types of drugs like chemotherapy drugs and certain type of cancer are all atributed to the higher platelet count. Person , who had their spleen removed also have high platelet count. Because spleen act as a quot;slaughter housequot; for blood cells including platelets. If you are a smoker, it aggravate the platelet aggregation. Irrespective of causes mentioned, people with higher platelet counts are vulnerable to develop blood clots and bruises. Make sure that, you are taking adequate amount of fluids, keep yourself mobile and wear compressive stockins. Get it checked with your doctor again and if, the problem is persistant, your doctor may order further investigations and put you in blood thinning drugs to prevent the formation of blood clots. Hope, this helps. Regards,

First of all, when tested for a platelet count, it is important that you know the function of them. It is a count of the number of platelets ( thrombocytes) per cubic millimeter of blood. This test is usually done of patients who develop small hemorrhages in the skin ( petechiae), spontaneous bleeding, or increasingly heavy periods. It is also used to perform the course of a disease or therapy for ( low platelets) or bone marrow failure. Increased levels: 1) Iron deficiency anemia 2) rheumatoid arthritis 3) Problems with the spleen 4) Malignant disorder 5) Polycythemia vera ( a rare disorder of the bone marrow that develops in people over 40 ) I am hopeful that if you have/had any of the above, you were aware of the potential causes. I hope that this helps.

Essential (primary) thrombocytosis may develop as a result of: 1- essential thrombocytosis (a form of myeloproliferative disease) 2- other myeloproliferative disorders such as chronic myelogenous leukemia, polycythemia vera, myelofibrosis Secondary thrombocytosis may develop as a result of: 1- acute hemorrhage or infection 2- anemia 3- arthritis and other chronic inflammations 4- cancer 5- exercise 6- iron deficiency 7- medication 8- csteoporosis 9- removal of the spleen (splenectomy) 10- polycythemia vera (a disorder affecting other red blood cells, as well as platelets) 11- surgery 12- STRESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS