Question 1

high platelet count. existing ear infection and sinusitis. could this be a factor in thrombocytosis?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytosis: While platelets do "react" to certain things and increase in number, infection is not usually one of these stimuli. However, if the degree of elevation is only mild or moderate, a repeat test is adequate follow-up. If the elevation is greater than 7-800k, then a bone marrow exam to evaluate for other disorders may be indicated.

Question 2

can a kidney infection cause a high platelet count?

Accepted Answer

PLTS and kidney CA: Not usually.  Sounds unrelated.

Question 3

high platelet count
611 platelet
11.5 wbc
11 hemo
33.7 hematocrit
3.7 rbc

cause for concern or simple infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Hello, a blood count cannot be interpreted in isolation and without the other numbers of this test. It's very important to know the clinical picture (symptoms and findings on exam) as well as baseline values. The numbers you give are absolutely NOT normal. Please see your physician who'll be able to put these results for you in perspective.

Question 4

hello doc,platelet count in my 19 month old baby is very high.4.3 lakh/cumm..what does it mean?she is suffering from  urinary infection.is it because

Accepted Answer

Elevated platelets: Platelets are one of the acute phase reactants and can be elevated for a number of reasons, such as infection  Transient elevations are usually not cause for concern but repeat testing would be wise.

Question 5

platelet count of 425. wbc count of 12.2 also high neutrophils. could this be an infection or something really bad?

Accepted Answer

Mildly elevated : Both platelets and WBC are mildly elevated as seen in infectious and non infectious inflammatory states.

Question 6

i was told by dr that my platelet count was high. i have an ear infection and sinusitis. could this infection be a contributor? please im worried.

Accepted Answer

Mgt: During an infection, platelet counts may increase. If the count is extremely high a CBC, differential can determine if other cell lines are affected.

Question 7

4 year old female always had low vitamin b12 had high infection 4 weeks ago now has platelet count well above average white blood cell count increased?

Accepted Answer

Check again: Often blood cell abnormalities come and go for a variety of reasons.   I would recommend you see your pediatrician or family doctor and have your child thoroughly examined.  A normal exam will be very reassuring.    I would also repeat the blood tests in a week or two and compare.   I would also talk to the doctor about diet and vitamins for the B12 deficiency.

Question 8

can a low platelet count be caused by an ear infection?

Accepted Answer

Unrelated: An ear infection is a focal, single site infection although the region (head/neck) is a participant. Your platelets are made in your bone marrow distant from any ear infection and not influenced by it in the least. A person with low platelets for another reason can certainly also get an ear infection.

Question 9

is kidney infection dangerous, esp. kidney stone in the ureter, low platelet count and hypotension, resulting in bloated kidney and kidney infection?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Nobody can diagnose or treat you except your physician, but what you describe is both all-too-common and poses an immediate threat to health and life.

Question 10

would a uterine infection or uti elevate white blood cell count? or platelet count?

Accepted Answer

UTI/WBC: Your white blood cell count could be elevate with a UTI if the infection has started to go systemic. The white blood cell count is an indication that your body is fighting off an infection.

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High platelet count. existing ear infection and sinusitis. could this be a factor in thrombocytosis?

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High platelet count 611 platelet 11.5 wbc 11 hemo 33.7 hematocrit 3.7 rbc cause for concern or simple infection?

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Hello doc,platelet count in my 19 month old baby is very high.4.3 lakh/cumm..what does it mean?she is suffering from urinary infection.is it because

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Platelet count of 425. wbc count of 12.2 also high neutrophils. could this be an infection or something really bad?

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I was told by dr that my platelet count was high. i have an ear infection and sinusitis. could this infection be a contributor? please im worried.

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4 year old female always had low vitamin b12 had high infection 4 weeks ago now has platelet count well above average white blood cell count increased?

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Can a low platelet count be caused by an ear infection?

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Is kidney infection dangerous, esp. kidney stone in the ureter, low platelet count and hypotension, resulting in bloated kidney and kidney infection?

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Would a uterine infection or uti elevate white blood cell count? or platelet count?

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