The composition of the blood includes such an element as platelets. They are cells that are responsible for blood clotting. Therefore, both lower and higher content can adversely affect human he alth. To be sure, it is recommended to take at least a general and detailed blood test annually.
Platelets: the norm in women and men
For an adult, the content of these cells is considered normal in an amount from 180x109 to 320x109. An increase in this norm has such a medical name as thrombocytosis, and a decrease - thrombocytopenia. Considering that the level of these cells can differ even at different times of the day, deviations from the norm can often be observed, which does not significantly affect the state of he alth if a person is in a normal working condition. In addition, of all blood components, platelets have the shortest lifespan. The norm in women, children and men is precisely why it varies over such a wide range. The danger appears with severe bleeding, when the victim suffersthrombocytopenia. The content of these cells in the blood can be determined by passing a detailed analysis. In addition, in this study, the number of other constituent components is also determined.
Reduced blood platelets
This problem is not so common, but there are still cases of such violations. The rate of platelets in the blood in women can often change during pregnancy for a period of 6 to 9 months of gestation or during menstruation. This is quite normal and acceptable. But not only this can cause a decrease in platelet levels. Their number decreases sharply in such serious diseases as severe anemia, infectious diseases, in violation of the functioning of the liver and thyroid gland, systemic lupus erythematosus, and can also be observed when taking certain medications.
Platelets above normal
This is a very dangerous phenomenon that can vary depending on the time of year and time of day. Since platelets are responsible for maintaining the liquid state of the blood, the norm in women and men, or rather its increase, can lead to disruption of blood circulation in the vessels, blood clots can form. In addition, an increased content of these cells in the blood can be observed after heavy physical exertion, with inflammatory diseases (tuberculosis, ulcerative colitis or acute rheumatism), with hemolytic anemia and severe blood loss.
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About twelve factors that affect blood clotting, contain platelets. The norm for women and men is almost identical, regardless of age. When blood vessels are damaged, platelets aggregate and form a "wall", which is a barrier to further blood flow. But most importantly, if a chain of platelets in the human body were to be folded, it would have a length of approximately 2500 km.
