What can you tell me about essential thrombocythemia? My wife has been diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia. We are nit sure how they will treat her. She has another appointment tomorrow. It seems that it is rare condition and they are not prepared for it. Should I ask or second opinion?
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Well, you can, but you don’t have to really. Yes, essential thrombocythemia is a rare chronic blood disorder characterized by the overproduction of platelets by megakaryocytes in the absence of an alternative cause. I talked with my sister who is a nurse and she said that not all patients require treatment. There was a woman she knew with essential thrombocythemia and they treated her with low dose aspirin only. I am sure her doctor will know what is best for her.
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