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| Disease found: | Essential Thrombocythemia |
| Current as of: | October 8, 2024 |
| Disease Overview: | A rare blood disease in which the bone marrow produces too many platelets [more info] |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Blood clots, pulmonary embolism, headaches, fatigue, temporary changes in vision, dizziness, ringing in the ears, vertigo and tingling in the hands. [more info] |
| Diagnosis: | Bone marrow biopsy and elevated platelet count [more info] |
| Treatment: | Low dose aspirin, anagrelide, busulfan, warfarin, and an injectable medication called interferon [more info] |
| Clinical Management: | Specialist referrals and medication management [more info] |
| Referral: | No specific physicians specialize in this condition but NORD recommends various rare disease clinics. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health. |
| Clinical Trials: | Various clinical trials still recruiting |