Platelets are small cells in the blood that help with clotting and prevent continuous bleeding. In some conditions, the body produces too many platelets. When that happens, it is called secondary thrombocytosis. The normal platelet count is 150,000 to 400,000 per micro liter of blood. A count above this range is considered high platelet count.
Why Does Thrombocythemia Occur?
Thrombocythemia develops when the bone marrow creates an abnormally large number of platelets. In the following paragraphs, we will discuss it in further depth.
Secondary Thrombocytosis - Abnormal Platelet Count
Secondary thrombocytosis is a blood disorder that refers to the aggressive proliferation of platelets. Read the article to know more about it.
