Platelet are one of the most useful elements of the body. It is the smallest components of blood that plays a big role in blood clotting. It is shaped like a disk when at rest, but spread its tentacles once it receives chemical signals from the blood vessels. Platelets then […]
ITP or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is a condition in which the immune system produces antibodies that destroy the platelets instead of recognizing them as useful components of the body. Platelets play a significant role in blood clotting to prevent bleeding during an injury. They gather in the affected area to […]
Platelets are distinctive elements in the body that form a clot in the wounded area to prevent the flow of blood. They are manufactured in the bone marrow, and there should be enough of them to perform their primary function. Therefore, we should maintain a platelet count between 150,000 […]
Low platelet count or thrombocytopenia is characterized by a few productions of platelets in the bone marrow. Sometimes, this part of the body produces enough of these elements, however, they are destroyed before they fully developed. This problem can be caused by some diseases, treatments and medications being used, splenic […]
We need platelets for proper blood clotting. These elements are essential when we get wounded. They gather into the affected area to prevent the blood from flowing out of the body. They can be useful, but they can also have certain disorders that can stop them from doing their functions. […]
The body should have enough platelets to form a clot and prevent the bleeding when you get wounded. If you don’t have enough of it, any activity that can cause bleeding is most likely to occur. Aside from cooking or playing sports, sex can also be one of the […]
Women undergo several stages in their lives, and it includes body changes and other physiological factors. Platelets play an essential role in these developments. Therefore, it is necessary to do some preventative measures to control the existence of disorders that they may experience. They should maintain the average platelet count […]
Platelets are an essential part of the blood that promotes proper blood clotting. We need to have the right amount of it, which ranges from 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per microliter of blood. If the bone marrow produces lower than this necessary level, some risks may occur and can sometimes […]
When the patient is showing bleeding signs, and his platelet count drops down to an intolerable level, the doctor will usually recommend a platelet transfusion, which is also called platelet concentrates. It is an effective way to replace the lost platelets and normalize its level. However, not all patients with […]
Platelets are the essential parts of the blood that contributes to the proper blood clotting. It is, therefore, necessary to take care of our body if we want to maintain its standard level. By doing some simple methods, we can protect ourselves from complications caused by low platelet count. Although […]