Question 1

hello i have a platelet count of 524 and aware it is considered high. i had covid last year that caused pneumonia and blood clots in my lungs. leaving scarring and breathless.could this platelet count cause more blood clots if not treated? thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Platelets are the short living (hours to days) blood elements that plug leaks in blood vessels caused by incidental trauma and assist in clot formation when activated by other factors. The elevated number cited by itself does not lead to excess clot formation.

Question 2

is 409 platelet count high?

Accepted Answer

: Upper limit of normal anywhere between 400-450k depending on lab. Such values cannot be interpreted otherwise out of clinical context and/or dynamics. Talk to ordering doc about it.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

my platelet count is 451 is this considered high?

Accepted Answer

Near the: Upper limit of normal in most labs. In and of itself not a concern.

Question 10

please tell me what does high platelet count mean?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: It would be helpful to know the results of complete blood count. High platelet count is often a side effect of iron deficiency. All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that. See this site for more info.

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/thrombocytosis/basics/definition/con-20032674.

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Hello i have a platelet count of 524 and aware it is considered high. i had covid last year that caused pneumonia and blood clots in my lungs. leaving scarring and breathless.could this platelet count cause more blood clots if not treated? thanks?

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Is 409 platelet count high?

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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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