User:Markejon/Sandbox

www.mej.org.uk a UK based personal website that focuses on the rare blood condition Thrombocythaemia (spelled Thrombocythemia in the U.S.). This condition is also referred to as Thrombocytosis, and presents itself as a Blood Platelet count that is higher than the specified range - See typical Full Blood Count (FBC) analysis at http://www.rlbuht.nhs.uk/jps/fullbloodcount__h.htm The UK spec for Platelets is 150-400 million per litre of blood. If the Platelet count is consistantly over 400, then a Bone Marrow disorder could be present (Blood is produced in the Bone Marrow), and should be tested for. A point to bear in mind is that Platelet count will increase as part of the immune system defence process, so if other illness is present, this could give false indication of the presence of Thrombocythaemia. The cause of this is not known, and is still being debated, with top experts having contrary opinions.

www.mej.org.uk was set up to highlight an individuals experience with this condition, and how he has tried to combat it. Further developments have included a discussion forum, so that others can share their experiences and offer support to others, and a World map where demographics of Yuku forum members can be viewed.