Platelets have been high at 400 for several years

Platelets are a very important reference value in our blood, because platelets have the effect of blood coagulation. If the platelets in our body are reduced, we are prone to bleeding in the case of trauma. During bowel surgery, there may be heavy bleeding. If the platelet value is too high, it is easy to cause inflammation in the blood. So what should we do if the platelet value has been high for several years?

High platelet count makes blood more prone to blood clots. You can take some antiplatelet drugs. Guidance: If the platelet count is not significantly elevated, no special treatment is required. If the platelet count is elevated significantly, antiplatelet drugs such as aspirin and dipyridamole can be used. After taking the drugs, coagulation function and platelet count should be rechecked regularly.

High platelet count can be caused by many situations. For normal people, the platelet count generally fluctuates by 6%-10% a day. It is lower in the morning and slightly higher in the afternoon. It is lower in spring and slightly higher in winter. It is higher in plateau areas, increases after menstruation, and increases after exercise. Pathological myeloproliferative diseases, essential thrombocythemia, acute hemolysis, acute suppurative infection. Guidance: Eat more celery and cucumber on a regular basis, as they can help lower platelets. You should observe it first, and then check it again after a while. If it is still high, you need to find out the cause.

The specific causes of essential thrombocythemia include repeated skin and mucous membrane bleeding, thrombosis in your body, and splenomegaly. It is recommended that you take time to register for a consultation at the hematology department of your local tertiary hospital. After a clear diagnosis, symptomatic treatment can be given. If the cause is clear, a bone marrow puncture biopsy may be required.