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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is essential thrombocythemia?
Essential thrombocythemia is a rare disorder in which the body produces too many platelets (cells in the blood that stick together to form clots). It may be caused due to several acquired gene mutations (not inherited).
Symptoms of essential thrombocythemia
Pain over the back of my head
Pain over the temples
Headache
Pain at the back of the eye
Forehead pain
Headache that affects both sides
Dizziness
I feel like I'm spinning around / vertigo
Questions your doctor may ask to check for essential thrombocythemia
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose essential thrombocythemia
Do you have pain behind your head?
Do you have pain around your temples?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Have you had severe headaches with deep pain in the eyes more than once a week over last 1-2 months?
Do you have pain around your forehead?
Treatment for essential thrombocythemia
Essential thrombocythemia is a chronic condition with no cure. Mild forms of the disease may not need treatment. Those with severe symptoms, you may need medications to lower platelet count and/ or blood thinners.
Diseases related to Essential thrombocythemia
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