Essential thrombocythemia
Essential thrombocythemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Category: General
Drugs labeled for Essential thrombocythemia
3 medication ingredients list an association with essential thrombocythemia in current FDA labeling.
Symptoms associated with Essential thrombocythemia
The following symptoms have been associated with Essential thrombocythemia in medical literature. Not everyone experiences the same symptoms.
Abnormal bleeding
An abnormal susceptibility to bleeding, often referred to as a bleeding diathesis. A bleeding diathesis may be...
Bruising susceptibility
An ecchymosis (bruise) refers to the skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ru...
Chest pain
An unpleasant sensation characterized by physical discomfort (such as pricking, throbbing, or aching) localize...
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Insomnia
Persistent difficulty in starting or maintaining sleep, or waking up earlier than desired, despite having adeq...
Migraine
Migraine is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by episodic attacks of headache and associated sympt...
Paresthesia
Abnormal sensations such as tingling, pricking, or numbness of the skin with no apparent physical cause....
Prolonged bleeding time
Prolongation of the time taken for a standardized skin cut of fixed depth and length to stop bleeding....
Vertigo
An abnormal sensation of spinning while the body is actually stationary....
Tests used to investigate Essential thrombocythemia
Healthcare providers may order these tests when evaluating Essential thrombocythemia. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Essential thrombocythemia?
Essential thrombocythemia is a health condition described in medical literature. Essential thrombocythemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
What are the symptoms of Essential thrombocythemia?
Essential thrombocythemia is associated with 10 symptoms in the medical literature we index, including Abnormal bleeding, Bruising susceptibility, Chest pain, Fatigue, Headache, Insomnia. Symptoms vary widely between individuals.
How is Essential thrombocythemia diagnosed or investigated?
A healthcare provider may use a combination of medical history, physical examination, and tests. Common tests associated with Essential thrombocythemia include CBC with Differential, Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP), Urinalysis. This information is educational, not a diagnosis.
Is SymptomDatabase.com diagnosing me?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not provide diagnosis. If you are concerned you may have Essential thrombocythemia, please discuss your symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider.