What are the reasons for low mean platelet volume

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The last time I went for a physical examination, the doctor said that my average platelet volume was low, and asked me if I felt any discomfort recently. I've been feeling very good recently, nothing. I just feel that I'm too busy and always tired. So, what are the reasons for the low mean platelet volume?

What are the reasons for low mean platelet volume

First aspect: hematocrit and mean platelet volume are the values calculated by the instrument. If the number of platelets is normal, only the mean platelet volume is low and no medication is needed. If the blood routine examination of white blood cells, red blood cells, hemoglobin and platelets are in the normal range, only the hematocrit and average platelet volume are low, most of them have no clinical significance and need no treatment.

The second aspect: blood routine is generally clinically important, including white blood cells and red blood cells, hemoglobin, platelets. If the number of platelets is normal, there is no clinical significance when the average platelet volume is low. Generally speaking, only when the number of platelets is reduced, combined with the low average platelet volume, will it have clinical diagnostic significance. You can review it in half a month.

The third aspect: there are too many causes of thrombocytopenia, such as bone marrow thrombocytopenia, leukemia, aplastic anemia, paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, alcoholism, megaloblastic anemia, some bone marrow diseases, etc., so we need to go to the hospital to check the cause before we can treat the cause.

matters needing attention

The average volume of platelet is low, which has no effect on the body. As long as there is no abnormal bleeding and slight abnormality, there is no need for treatment.