1 Physical development. 2  Watching your baby grow in size is part of the fun of being a new parent. 3  Don't be alarmed if your newborn loses some weight shortly after birth. 4  This weight usually is regained within 10 to 12 days. 5  Most newborns gain about 4 oz (113 g) to 8 oz (227 g) a week and grow about 1 in.
The treatment of essential thrombocythemia is based in reducing the platelet count to avoid complications. The most common medication include hydroxyurea, interferon-alpha, Phosphorus 32, anagrelide.
Outlook. People who have primary thrombocythemia with no signs or symptoms don't need treatment, as long as the condition remains stable. Other people who have this condition may need medicines or procedures to treat it. Most people who have primary thrombocythemia will live a normal lifespan.