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Plateletpheresis

Plateletpheresis is a nonsurgical and standard procedure that involves separating thrombocytes or platelets from whole blood and concentrating and collecting them. Platelets are blood components involved in the process of blood clotting.

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Post plateletpheresis,my hand is turning bluish black.Please help me.

Query: Hello doctor, Post plateletpheresis, my hand is turning bluish black day by day. It is spreading wider and a slight pain occurs in such areas. I have attached pictures of the same. Is this a safe sign? Please help me.  Read Full »

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Dr. Prakash. H. M.

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: It appears to be previous subcutaneous bleeding. After donation, the vein and surrounding skin will require time to heal. The needle inserted for the proc...  Read Full »

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