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What are platelets?
What are platelets?
What are platelets?
Platelets are pieces of very large cells in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes. They help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and to help wounds heal.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What could be the reason for a sudden surge in platelet count?
The sudden rise in platelets could be due to cancer, trauma or certain inflammatory infectionsLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Is it normal to have slightly elevated platelets count?
Elevated platelet count is normal. However, very high count can result in clotting problemsLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Why does my hemoglobin, RBC, and platelet count, remain low?
This may be due to aplastic anemia, medications and certain cancers.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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What are platelets?
Platelets are pieces of very large cells in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes. They help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and to help wounds heal.Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Is a platelet count of 154,000 serious?
NoLast updated on 09 Dec 2024
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