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High platelet counts in MPNs can cause a range of symptoms. Here's a summary of what to watch for:

- Numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes (paresthesias)
- Headaches
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- A feeling of fullness in the head
- Dizziness
- Bleeding problems (paradoxically, very high platelet counts over 1 Show Full Answer

High platelet counts in MPNs can cause a range of symptoms. Here's a summary of what to watch for:

- Numbness and tingling in the fingers and toes (paresthesias)
- Headaches
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- A feeling of fullness in the head
- Dizziness
- Bleeding problems (paradoxically, very high platelet counts over 1 million can increase bleeding risk)
- Blood clots in arteries or veins, which can lead to serious complications To answer the tinnitus question directly — yes, tinnitus can be linked to high platelet counts, particularly in Essential Thrombocythemia (ET). Too many platelets interacting with blood vessel walls can create tiny blockages in small blood vessels (microvascular symptoms), and tinnitus is considered one of those microvascular symptoms.

The good news is that many of these microvascular symptoms, including tinnitus, can often be improved with low-dose aspirin. That said, always check with a doctor before making any changes to treatment.

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