Question 1

i have had a high white blood count and platelet count. i haven't had a spleen for two years. i also have inflammatory issues. going to hematologist?

Accepted Answer

Good idea.: If your white blood count and platelet count have been persistently elevated with no obvious reason, it is a good idea to seek the opinion of a hematologist. If the "inflammatory issues" persist, a visit to see a rheumatologist may be useful also. Good luck.

Question 2

high white blood cell and platelet count, is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Cause: There are some primary bone marrow problems that can raise WBC (eg, leukemias like cll) or platelets (pv, et). Far more likely is an inflammatory reaction such as infection causing an increase in "acute phase reactants". More context is needed. Since someone ordered the complete blood count (CBC) for a reason, what was that reason, and what was that physicians interpretation?

Question 3

whats wrong with me high white blood count & platelets for 2 yrs?

Accepted Answer

How high?: How high are your levels? If they are both significantly high, you may need to be evaluated further by a hematologist to rule out primary bone marrow problems. Since the problems have been there for 2 years, ask your gp to refer you to a hematologist. However other things like infection. Inflammation,  can also give you the problems.

Question 4

hight potassium, high platelets, white count, severe anemia, neg ana, old mono. what could it be. i know lupus it can still be but old mono.never knew?

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See below: Anemia can cause an elevated platelet count.  Lupus is rare when ANA is negative and is less likely with a high platelet count and white blood cell count.  The old mono that you mention is probably past exposure to mono.  If you are not seeing a hematologist, you want to consider it.

Question 5

what causes a high platelet count?

Accepted Answer

High platelet count: There are many causes for a high platelet count.  Many times it is reactive--in response to another medical issue like an infection or having no spleen but there are many other causes.  It can also be a problem with the bone marrow function.
The cause should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 6

is a platelet count of 451 too high?

Accepted Answer

No: Near the upper limit of normal in many labs. No concern unless there is more going on than just the lab.

Question 7

is a platelet count of 430 too high?

Accepted Answer

Not too high: But high, if you mean 430 k, upper limit for normal is up to  400 k in some labs, goes up and down for multitude of reasons,  this is fine don't worry

Question 8

what does a high platelet count mean?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytosis: A high platelet count can be seen in many different conditions, both benign and malignant: iron deficiency anemia, following splenectomy and other types of surgery, in association with cancer, and as a result of a group of bone marrow disorders known as myeloproliferative neoplasms. It is very important that a high platelet count be evaluated promptly by a hematologist.

Question 9

why might someone have a high platelet count?

Accepted Answer

High platelet count: There are many causes for a high platelet count.  Many times it is reactive--in response to another medical issue like an infection or having no spleen but there are many other causes.  It can also be a problem with the bone marrow function.
The cause should be evaluated by a physician.

Question 10

is a chronically high platelet count dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Essential thrombocytosis (high platelet count) is associated with increase risk of excessive clotting.  The problem is worse if you become dehydrated.  I had a patient who actually had a stroke attributed to essential thrombocytosis at age 41.  Check in with your doctor soon.

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I have had a high white blood count and platelet count. i haven't had a spleen for two years. i also have inflammatory issues. going to hematologist?

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High white blood cell and platelet count, is this bad?

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Whats wrong with me high white blood count & platelets for 2 yrs?

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Hight potassium, high platelets, white count, severe anemia, neg ana, old mono. what could it be. i know lupus it can still be but old mono.never knew?

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What causes a high platelet count?

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Is a platelet count of 451 too high?

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Is a platelet count of 430 too high?

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What does a high platelet count mean?

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Why might someone have a high platelet count?

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Is a chronically high platelet count dangerous?

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