What is platelet count, and what happens if it is too high or too low? - #14675
I recently had a blood test, and my doctor mentioned my platelet count, but I don’t fully understand what it means. I know platelets are related to blood clotting, but I don’t know how important they are or what causes changes in their levels. What exactly is platelet count, and why is it important? What is considered a normal platelet count, and what happens if it’s too high or too low? I read that low platelets can cause excessive bleeding, but does that mean high platelet count increases the risk of blood clots? I also want to understand what causes abnormal platelet count. Are conditions like infections, vitamin deficiencies, or autoimmune diseases responsible, or is it mostly genetic? Also, are there natural ways to balance platelet count? Does diet or Ayurveda offer treatments that help regulate it? If anyone has had a high or low platelet count, what was the cause, and how did you manage it? Did your levels return to normal with treatment, or was it a long-term condition?
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