Thrombocythemia
Thrombocythemia
Thrombocythemia (pronounced: throm-bo-cy-the-mia) is a rare disorder where the body produces too many platelets, which are blood cells that help with clotting. This can lead to blood clots, bleeding, and other complications.
Etymology
The term "Thrombocythemia" is derived from the Greek words "thrombos" meaning clot, "kytos" meaning hollow vessel (a term often used to refer to cells), and "-emia" meaning blood condition. Thus, the term essentially refers to a blood condition involving an excess of clot-forming cells.
Symptoms
Symptoms of Thrombocythemia can vary greatly, but may include headache, dizziness, chest pain, weakness, or numbness on one side of the body. Some people may experience no symptoms at all.
Causes
Thrombocythemia can be caused by bone marrow disorders such as polycythemia vera or myelofibrosis, or it can be a reaction to anemia, infection, surgery, or certain medications.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Thrombocythemia typically involves blood tests to count the number of platelets. Other tests, such as bone marrow biopsy, may be used to rule out other conditions.
Treatment
Treatment for Thrombocythemia often involves medications to reduce the number of platelets in the blood and to reduce the risk of blood clots. In some cases, a procedure called a plateletpheresis may be used to remove platelets from the blood.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Thrombocythemia
- Wikipedia's article - Thrombocythemia
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