Tag: Mean platelet volume

Studies have shown that physical and psychological stress can directly impact your blood work, leading to higher levels of platelet activity. This phenomenon raises a crucial question for many health-conscious individuals: can stress cause high mean platelet volume?

Worldwide, iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. While it is primarily known for causing anemia, its influence on platelet health—and whether iron deficiency causes giant platelets—is a complex hematological topic that is often misunderstood.