Primary Thrombocythemia
Primary thrombocythemia, also known as essential thrombocythemia, is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow produces an excessive number of platelets, the cells involved in clotting.
How it may present: It is often detected incidentally in blood tests; in other cases it may be associated with headache, dizziness, a tingling sensation in the hands or feet, or circulation disturbances.
Origin: It is related to changes in the bone marrow cells that regulate platelet production.
Which specialist treats it? Hematology is the branch dedicated to blood diseases and is responsible for its study and follow-up. In the case of an unusually elevated platelet count, it is advisable that a professional evaluate the case individually.
Specialties that treat primary thrombocythemia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in primary thrombocythemia
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dra. Daniela Pérez Sámano
Dr. Gerardo López Hernández
Dr. Alonso Hernández Company
Dra. Patricia Galindo Delgado
Dr. Etsel Camargo Romero
Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo
Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez
Dr. Eduardo Terreros Muñoz
Dra. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez
Dr. Juan Rafael Labardini Méndez
Dra. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia
Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vera
Dr. O Oscar Ramirez Arenas
Dra. María Teresa García Lee
Dra. Santa Maricela Ortiz Zepeda
Dr. Jorge Eduardo Espinosa Turcott
Dr. Fernando Pérez Zincer
Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma
Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez
Frequently asked questions
What is primary thrombocythemia?
Primary thrombocythemia, also known as essential thrombocythemia, is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow produces an excessive number of platelets, the cells involved in clotting.
Which doctor treats primary thrombocythemia?
Primary Thrombocythemia is usually treated by specialists in hematologist, vascular surgeon, hematologist.