Platelet Disorders

Question: about platelet disorders? discuss three nursing considerations for each of the following platelet disorders, DIC and hemophilia please share your knowledge thank you

Answer: Platelet disorders are usually caused by a factor deficit or a regulator protein deficit. For DIC, this disorder is caused by the activation of platelets through out the body system instead of a localized area. This causes the over use of coagulation factors and can lead to hemorrhage and strokes. One diagnostic test for DIC is to look at D-dimer levels in the blood. If the level is high, that means the body is breaking down a lot of clots. Treatment for DIC includes anticoagulants such as heparin. Hemophilia has more than 1 type. Hemophilia A can be seen as the opposite of DIC. this is when platelets have problems clotting due to a factor 7 deficit. Diagnostic test include mixing studies for factor 7. Hemophilia B is a factor 9 deficit. Treatment includes replacing the factor in deficit. This is all i remember from school.

Question: Blood Platelet Disorder symptoms question? i was watching a show and the woman said she was experiencing extreme hunger, headqaches, and leg pain. she was diagnosed with a platelet disorder i sometimes get achy legs, and i sometimes get randomly hungry and ive gotten more headaches this past year than ever. (i used to get like 10-15 a year, this past year ive had like 30) could i have a platelet disorder? what other symptoms are there? are they dfangerous?

Answer: You would need to see a doctor to find out if you have a platelet disorder. Other conditions can cause your symptoms too. You can do some research under Hemophilia and you'll find a website which will tell you about bleeding and clotting disorders. They'll also tell you where you can get tested for the disorders. Good luck.

Question: My fiancee has a blood disorder since childhood ( low platelet count) she like to take contraceptive this ok? Shes got blood disorder ( low platelet count sometime 5k only). Now that were living together she decided to take contraceptive just for now we cannot afford to have a baby at this moment. Shes got nose bleed, and gums bleed sometime. It is safe for her to go for it?

Answer: Tell her to talk to her specialist. Best wishes Abide in Peace

Question: My dog had bloodwork done and the vet says he's got a serious platelet disorder. What should I expect ..? We have a followup visit this afternoon. Has anyone had a similar problem with their dog, and if so, was there a treatment? I've very upset right now. Please help me know if my dog will be ok. We just got the bloodwork done Friday and our followup is this afternoon. They didn't give me a specific name of the disorder yet, as I've only spoke with the receptionist on the phone to make the appt. My dog is an Italian Greyhound.

Answer: What breed of dog? The 2nd link below will take you to the IG Club of America with the disorders that afflict the IG's. And yes, vWD is one of them (bleeding disorder).

Question: periiodontal disease, lupus, b12 deficiency and platelet disorder? Health and body? I am b12 deficient have a platelet disorder and have a positive ANA for SLE (lupus)...but all other lupus tests come back negative - now am seeing a periodontist for surgery. Mom has lupus & had periodontal surgery 10 years ago. I also have joint aches and don't sleep well at all. I forgot, endometriosis too...does anyone know what any of this can be linked to? LUPUS? My platelet disorder is unknown - my blood won't clot but the bloodwork does not match any known diseases. It's very frustrating...I just wish I had some answers. I have seen specialist after specialist and shown all of them the bloodwork - it's very upsetting for my husband and myself. I would like to get pregnant later this year but know I shouldn't until I know more about what is wrong with me. Does anybody have any diagnosis suggestions?

Answer: A positive ANA with a speckled pattern can mean something other than lupus. As far as getting pregnant maybe you should see an OB and tell him/her what's going on, they may have a different take on your symptoms or be able to refer you to someone you haven't seen. I know how frustrating it can be. It took me a year and a half to find out that I have lupus. Good luck to you.

Question: what foods should be eaten for platelet disorder?

Answer: Plates? sorry couldn't resist.

Question: What does a high platelet count mean? I have been donating platelets for three years. My count has always been high (the lowest was around 350,000). Today when I went, my platelet count was 453,000. Platelet donors over 450,000 get deferred from donating again for four weeks. Is my count too high? Does this mean I should get checked out for some kind of disorder? Is it possible for my body to produce more platelets b/c I donate about every two weeks and it is anticipating the need?

Answer: First of all, a high platelet count is known as thrombocytosis. It can be caused by many different reasons such as an infection, inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and other conditions like chronic myelogenous leukemia, Hyposplenism, Hemorrhage and/or iron deficiency. Your platelet count is just out of the normal range of 150,000 and 450,000 per mm³ (or micro litre) and it's important to note that deviation does not necessary imply any form of disease, but I would recommend getting this checked with your doctor. To put it in laymens terms, high platelets create thicker blood. If you have too many platelets (750,000 or 1,000,000) you have a much higher risk of blood clotting conditions like Thrombosis. I would recommend getting a more extensive blood test and enquirying with your doctor to ensure it's nothing more sinister. I hope this helps!

Question: my son 3 years old and suffering from itp platelet disorder platelets count only 10000 and body is normal pls ? pls healp me spleen leaver kidny is normal bone marrow is normal

Answer: ITP is very common in toddlers. It should fix itself within a week or so. Sometimes doctors will use an immunoglobulin infusion to hurry things along. Sometimes steroids. It is possible that he will need a platelet transfusion or two. But overall, this is very curable and will probably never come back. Your doctor has done the right thing in checking his bone marrow to rule out anything more serious.

Question: I have been diagnosed with several disorders as noted below. Does anyone know what the main cause could be? I have gastroparesis, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, vulvadynia, pelvic floor dysfunction, myofascial pain syndrome,osteo-arthritus of the facet joint, irritable bowel and cystitis. My blood work shows consistant elevated platelet counts and sometimes elevated white blood cells. I just had hysterectomy for endometriosis but continue to have all problems as noted above. If anyone has an idea on the main cause, it would be much appreciated.

Answer: What you may want to do it to take away all of the labels and just describe your symptoms overall. It might be that you have one thing that is causing all of the symptoms. Many times a specialist can only see their problem and not that it is connected to what your other ones see...

Question: What foods can help platelets grow inside my body? I have ITP Platelet disorder and i would like to know.

Answer: I also have ITP, but I really have no idea what foods would help the disease. I just try to make sure and take iron pills to avoid anemia. Good luck.