redrose66 / June 19, 2015 / Health
Thrombocytosis (throm-boe-sie-TOE-sis) is a disorder in which your body produces too many platelets known as thrombocytes, which play an important role in blood clotting. The disorder is called reactive thrombocytosis when it’s caused by an underlying condition, such as an infection. Another medical term used for this condition or disorder is thrombocythemia.
In some patients the presence of high platelet counts in the blood, and can be either caused by a Myeloproliferative Disease. Although often symptomless, it can prompt thrombosis in some patients. Thrombosis can be defined as coagulation or clotting of the blood in a part of the circulatory system. Continue reading Thrombocytosis
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