High platelets (thrombocytosis)

by K. Laura Garcs G

Health

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Platelets (thrombocytes) are small cytoplasmic fragments that circulate in the blood and
whose function is to form blood clots, i.e. they help the blood to the coagulation process to
maintain a balance in the cardiovascular system
and prevent bleeding when injured, forming
blood clots that help to stop bleeding while the
damaged vessel is repaired.
When the number of platelets is too low could
result in excessive bleeding, and if the platelet
count is too high it will come together to form
blood clots that can potentially cause what is
known as thrombosis, which occurs when blood
vessels become clogged by clots causing severe
reactions as stroke, myocardial infarction,
pulmonary embolism, or blockage in any part of
the body.
Any imbalance or platelets disease is called thrombocytopathy, which can be either a reduced
number of platelets (thrombocytopenia), a deficit in function (thrombasthenia) or an increase in
the number (thrombocytosis).
Platelets are produced during the process of blood cell formation (thrombopoiesis) in bone
marrow. The physiological range of platelets is of 150-400 x 109/litre. A platelet has a life of 7 to
10 days, and a healthy adult produces 1 x 1011 platelets per day. This production is regulated
by a hormone called thrombopoietin, which is usually secreted by the liver and kidneys.
Platelets are destroyed by phagocytosis in the spleen and Kupffer cells in the liver. The spleen
stores a number of platelets, which are released when needed by splenic contraction, regulated by
the sympathetic nervous system.

Thrombocytosis (high platelets)

Thrombocytosis, as explained, is the increase of platelets in the blood. The causes of increased
platelets may be:

Infections (most common cause: viral, bacterial, etc.)

Poor diet and

Iron deficiency, anemia (due to poor diet and poor absorption of iron or lack of it)

Nephrotic syndrome

Trauma

Tumors

Kawasaki disease

Splenectomy post-syndrome

Emotional causes
High platelets are related to factors such as stress, anxiety and depression, attitudes that
create wear and imbalances both in the nervous system and throughout the body. Anxiety
or depression, in this case, can be generated by a failure to fin deep hapinness in life, closing the
way to feel joy only with fixed or obstinate ideas.

Natural Remedies
The body has its own self-healing capacity, designed to self regulate and self-repair, you only
need to be given the necessary elements to return to the state of balance and optimal
performance.

Medicinal Food
A diet is the foundation of all healing process as it helps the body repair damaged tissue,
nourish and invigorate organ systems, and removing stagnant toxic and unnecessary stuff
in the intestines which impairs the blood throughout the body, causing a number of imbalances
that are known as diseases.
It is necessary to maintain a high quality diet, trying to avoid all products containing sugar
or refined flour products based on cow's milk, refined grains lack any nutritional value as well
as junk food like soda, fast food, sausages and red meat, which only hinder the functioning of the
body, filling it with toxic matter and acidifying the blood.

What foods help to regulate high platelets?

You must include in the diet 2 liters of pure water per day, beginning the day drinking
on an empty stomach a glass of warm water with a squeezed lemon.

Include Omega oils that nourish the nervous system. Extra virgin olive oil, oily fish
and whole grains are very beneficial.

Shiitake fungus is one of the best natural remedies for this condition.

Consumption of raw garlic, aloe juice, seeds of grapes, oranges, plums and papaya are
very beneficial in the diet. You should eat for day only a fruit such as papaya and grapes.

Other natural remedies

In addition to diet, you should consider exercise, as exercise helps to circulate blood,
oxygen, and vitalize, helping to distribute nutrients evenly throughout the body.

Acupuncture, reflexology and bioenergy are therapies that help regulate the smooth
flow of energy in the body, they serve as strong support for a healing process.

The emotional attitudes are important, often essential. People can come to heal
simply by changing their ways of acting and thinking.

Your Omega-3 Family Shopping List

Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD on June 02, 2015

Omega-3s can help lower your risk of heart disease. These healthy fats are being added to
everything from eggs to peanut butter. You can also get them naturally in fish, including salmon
and tuna.
There are different types of omega-3s: ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), DHA (docosahexaenoic acid),
and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).
Your body can turn ALA into DHA and EPA, though not very efficiently. So, many dietitians
recommend getting DHA and EPA. (Plant based ALA is only about 10% as effective as marine
based DHA and EPA.) While there's no standard recommendation for how many omega-3s we
need, suggestions range from 500 to 1,000 milligrams (mg) daily. You can find more than 500
mg in a can of tuna or a few ounces of salmon. Some fortified foods offer 100 mg or more.
Bring this shopping list the next time you go to the supermarket.
Slideshow: Shopping for Omega-3s
Fish: Top Source of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Look for seafood rich in omega-3s, such as:

Halibut

Herring

Mackerel

Oysters

Salmon

Sardines

Trout

Tuna (fresh)

Dairy and Juices Fortified With Omega-3s

You'll likely find the following foods fortified with omega-3 fatty acids:

Eggs

Margarine

Milk

Juice

Soy milk

Yogurt

Grains and Nuts With Omega-3s

Bread and pasta are some of the foods most commonly enriched with omega-3s. You'll also find
them in whole foods like seeds and nuts. When shopping, look for omega-3s in:

Bread

Cereal

Flaxseed

Flour

Pasta

Peanut butter

Oatmeal

Pumpkin seeds

Pizza, packaged

Flour tortillas

Walnuts

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Shopping for Omega-3s

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Fresh Produce With ALA Omega-3s

Vegetables, especially green leafy ones, are rich in ALA, one form of omega-3 fatty acids.
Although ALA isn't as powerful as the other omega-3 fatty acids, DHA and EPA, these
vegetables also have fiber and other nutrients, as well as omega-3s.

Brussels sprouts

Kale

Mint

Parsley

Spinach

Watercress

Oil With ALA Omega-3s

Oils can be a good source of ALA omega-3s, too, including:

Canola oil

Cod liver oil

Flaxseed oil

Mustard oil

Soybean oil

Walnut oil

Baby Food With Omega-3s

Research suggests that the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may help babies' brains develop, which is
why you can find them in:

Baby cereals

Infant formula

Jars of baby food

Other Omega-3-Enhanced Products

You can also find omega-3s in:

Supplements

Children and adult vitamins

Meal replacement bars

Protein powders

Weight loss shakes

As with most nutrients, whole foods trump any enriched, fortified, or processed foods. Omega
fatty acids can oxidize if overly processed or allowed to become stale, so fresh is best.

Getting more than 3 grams a day of omega-3s may make bleeding more likely. You're not likely
to get that much from a typical diet. Talk with your doctor before taking high doses of omega-3
supplements

Coagulation disorders

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Related Terms

ADAMTS13 enzymes, antiphospholipid syndrome, aspirin, aspirin-induced

bleeding, bleeding disorders, blood, blood cells, blood clotting factors,
blood pooling, blood vessels, coagulate, coagulation, clotting, clotting
disorders, deep vein thrombosis, DIC, disseminated intravascular
coagulation, drug-induced immune thrombocytopenia, drug-induced nonimmune thrombocytopenia, factor X, factor Xa, hemophilia, hemolytic
uremic syndrome, hemorrhage, hemorrhagic disease of the newborn,
hemostasis, heparin, homocysteine, HUS, hyperhomocysteinemia,
hypoprothrombinemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, immune
thrombocytopenia, platelet aggregation, platelet inhibition, platelets,
pulmonary embolism, red blood cells, thrombocytopenia, thrombin,
thrombosis, thrombus, vitamin K deficiency, VKDB, von Willebrand factor,
von Willebrand's disease, warfarin.

Background

Coagulation disorders occur when the blood does not form clots properly.
Blood clots are clumps of different types of blood cells and clotting factors
that stop bleeding after an injury. Patients with coagulation disorders may