Platelet levels can drop due to various reasons, including bone marrow disorders, autoimmune diseases, certain infections, and the effects of medications like anticoagulants. Conditions such as thrombocytopenia, where the body produces insufficient platelets, or increased destruction of platelets, can also contribute to lower counts. Additionally, factors like alcohol consumption and nutritional deficiencies (e.g., vitamin B12 or folate) may impact platelet production.
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No, since platelets don't have anything to do with regulation of cholesterol levels in the blood. Cholesterol levels are related to lipoproteins, not platelets
No, since platelets don't have anything to do with regulation of cholesterol levels in the blood. Cholesterol levels are related to lipoproteins, not platelets
There are several causes for the blood platelets to drop on a newborn baby. A few reasons for the drop in platelets are a bruise, thrombocytopenic purpura, or neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia.
There are normally 150 million to 450 million platelets per milliliter of blood.
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Whole blood is divided into three parts: red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. So, there are essentially no platelets in a unit of blood. Those that are in a unit of blood are not functional as they have been stored in the refrigerator and are weeks old. Platelets need to be stored at room temperature and used within a week of collection.
Malaria
yes malaria causes increase of ESR and decrease of hematocrit.
The reason for the 17 percent drop in canned tuna consumption in 2001 was twofold: lower import levels and the closure of two U.S. tuna canning plants.
A splenectomy can lead to an increase in platelet levels in the body because the spleen is responsible for removing old or damaged platelets from circulation. Without the spleen, platelets may accumulate in the bloodstream, causing higher platelet counts.
In a normal drop of blood you will find red blood cells, white blood cells: Neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, basophils and platelets (not cells, but parts of megakaryocytes - cells formed in the bone marrow). In a normal drop of blood you will find red blood cells, white blood cells: Neutrophils, lymphocytes, eosinophils, basophils and platelets (not cells, but parts of megakaryocytes - cells formed in the bone marrow).