Essential Thrombocytosis
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Essential thrombocytosis is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow produces an excessive number of platelets, the cells responsible for clotting. It belongs to the group of chronic disorders of blood production.
How it presents: many people notice no symptoms and the finding arises in routine tests; others may report headache, tingling in the hands or feet, or a feeling of dizziness.
Why monitor it? An elevated platelet count can alter the way blood circulates, so periodic follow-up is important.
Who to see? The hematologist is the professional who studies and monitors blood disorders; the internist and the endocrinologist can collaborate depending on the context. If a test shows elevated platelets, it is worth reviewing it with one of these specialists.
Data on 124 doctors who treat essential thrombocytosis
Which specialist treats essential thrombocytosis?
Essential thrombocytosis is treated by a hematologist, with support from an internal medicine physician for general follow-up. See these specialists if a blood test shows persistently elevated platelet counts.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in essential thrombocytosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. César Arias Ruiz
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Pavel González Guzmán
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arteaga Cárdenas
Frequently asked questions
What is essential thrombocytosis?
Essential thrombocytosis is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow produces an excessive number of platelets, the cells responsible for clotting. It belongs to the group of chronic disorders of blood production.
Which doctor treats essential thrombocytosis?
Essential thrombocytosis is treated by a hematologist, with support from an internal medicine physician for general follow-up. See these specialists if a blood test shows persistently elevated platelet counts.