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Also known as: Thrombocyte countRelated tests: CBC, Platelet aggregation

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1. How are bleeding disorders treated? 2. Are there signs I should pay attention to for symptoms of high or low platelet levels? 3. Are there risk factors for high or low platelet levels? 1. How are bleeding disorders treated? The underlying cause of the bleeding must be determined first and treated. Platelet concentrates may be transfused to increase the number of circulating platelets. In some the use of steroids may stimulate an increase in platelet production.

[back to top ]2. Are there signs I should pay attention to for symptoms of high or low platelet levels? Bruising for no apparent reason, bleeding from the nose, mouth, or rectum also without obvious injury, or the inability to stop a small wound from bleeding within a reasonable period of time may indicate a platelet deficiency.

[back to top ]3. Are there risk factors for high or low platelet levels? Elevated platelet levels can lead to blood clots. The greater danger is bleeding that will not stop, or continues for an abnormally long time, due to a low platelet count.

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