Question 1

what does it mean when your platelet count is high?

Accepted Answer

Could be reactive: Many secondary cause including infection or underlying inflammatory conditions.
Also bleeding, iron deficiency or people whose spleens have been removed.

Sometimes, more  associated with older populations conditions associated with primary bone marrow disorders called myleoproliferative disease can be associated with increase platelets.

Question 2

i had  blood work done and it came back my red blood cell count and platelet count is high. what causes this to happen?

Accepted Answer

Elevated RBC and PLT: There are many reasons. For both RBC and high platelet, it is recommended to get tested for JAK2 mutation (blood) and a bone marrow evaluation. But first see a hematologist.

Question 3

mean cell hb count is low. platelet count is high and c- reactive protein level is high. does this mean it's highly likely i have cancer? or anemia? i have been bleeding menstruation for 5 months now(heavy and light) but other bloods are fine?

Accepted Answer

: If you give us specific #, our answer will be more precise. While genital cancer (cervical or endometrium) can't be ruled out with these limited info but I doubt, you probably have mild iron deficiency anemia (although your Hb is still in normal range but likely  in low normal limit) &amp; reactive thrombocytosis from anemia. High C-reactive protein (how high) isn't a specific test, not quite useful.

Question 4

my sons wbc is getti g higher..it was 11.000 last aug 2015 it is now 19.700 his platelet count is also high at 578.000 should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Of concern: Definitely of concern. Without a clinical context hard to comment. It sounds like his pediatrician was following his counts for a reason. If you do not hear back from his physician call the office in order to have an explanation for the results and what to do next.

Question 5

my platelet count is very high (825). i'm taking 25mg teva-hydrochlorothiazide tablets & asa 8mg baby aspirin tablets. would these medications help lower it? i get tested every 3 months & it keeps rising. also, would a blood transfusion help?

Accepted Answer

: Hctz does not lower platelet count, neither do ASA and blood transfusion; however, ASA may be helpful with anti-platelet effect in the coagulation cascade. There are means (medications and procedure) for treating thrombocytosis (high platelet count) but you do not need it yet with the current number. Please do not worry much and continue to follow with your doctor(s).

Question 6

if your normal platelet count is at the high end of normal, could eating many veggies rich in vitamin k cause platelets to raise to 450,000 -500,000?

Accepted Answer

No: Platelet count may increase due to iron deficiency, otherwise diet has little effect on platelet count. It would be prudent to discuss it with your doctor.

Question 7

6 weeks 2 days pregnant after results from my initial blood test found that my platelet count is low, mvp high. referred to hemotology what's this mea?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Diagnosis: uncertain. That's why you need to see a hematologist. If there were an easy answer, you'd already have it.  Good luck. Be well.

Question 8

i took a blood test when my ulcerative colitis flared up. my ast/alt level was about 65 and my platelet count was high. is it high bc of the flare?

Accepted Answer

Probably: The slight increase in ast/alt may be medication related, but the thrombocytosis can definitely be related to stress response of acute illness.

Question 9

is platelet count 412 high if so what causes it n is it really high or mild?

Accepted Answer

: Majority of labs have the upper limit at 450K, which will make your count normal. However, clinical context and trends if available are best in making recommendations regarding isolated lab values and your doc will be best to comment in your clinical context.

Question 10

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.

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I had blood work done and it came back my red blood cell count and platelet count is high. what causes this to happen?

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Mean cell hb count is low. platelet count is high and c- reactive protein level is high. does this mean it's highly likely i have cancer? or anemia? i have been bleeding menstruation for 5 months now(heavy and light) but other bloods are fine?

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My sons wbc is getti g higher..it was 11.000 last aug 2015 it is now 19.700 his platelet count is also high at 578.000 should i worry?

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My platelet count is very high (825). i'm taking 25mg teva-hydrochlorothiazide tablets & asa 8mg baby aspirin tablets. would these medications help lower it? i get tested every 3 months & it keeps rising. also, would a blood transfusion help?

A member asked:

If your normal platelet count is at the high end of normal, could eating many veggies rich in vitamin k cause platelets to raise to 450,000 -500,000?

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6 weeks 2 days pregnant after results from my initial blood test found that my platelet count is low, mvp high. referred to hemotology what's this mea?

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I took a blood test when my ulcerative colitis flared up. my ast/alt level was about 65 and my platelet count was high. is it high bc of the flare?

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Is platelet count 412 high if so what causes it n is it really high or mild?

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Is 409 platelet count high?

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