A high platelet count may appear unexpectedly during a routine blood test. While many people associate blood disorders with low platelet levels, having too many platelets can also indicate an underlying medical condition. Platelets are essential for blood clotting and wound healing. However, an unusually high platelet count, medically known as thrombocytosis, may sometimes increase […]
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Thrombocytosis is a blood disorder in which the body produces an abnormally high number of platelets. Platelets are essential blood cells that help stop bleeding by forming clots. However, when platelet levels become too high, they may increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and other complications. Thrombocytosis may occur as a temporary […]