Question 1

what does it mean if the platelets are high and the hemoglobin is low?

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Many things: Bleeding or iron deficiency can cause this, but so can several other things including bone marrow problems. See your doctor or a hematologist to determine the problem.

Question 2

what does a high mean platelet volument signify?

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Large platelets: The mpv is a measure of how large the platelet is. Large platelets are presumptively young platelets. If the platelets are being used up or destroyed rapidly (dic or itp) then younger platelets are released into the blood and this is reflected in an increase in the mpv. Also some hereditary platelet disorders cause high mpv.

Question 3

what does a high platelet count mean?

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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 4

what does elevate high platelets mean?

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It depends: There is a wide range over which platelet counts can go before raising any concerns. Normally they range between 150, 000 to 400,000. if your count is over 450,000, get it rechecked . If  the count rises above 500,000, you should get yourself  checked by a hematologist(blood cancer specialiist

Question 5

what does slightly high platelets mean?

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Need results: It would have helped had you provided the actual result, i.e. number. Platelet count can be elevated in iron deficiency. If you are a female that is a likely explanation. Talk to the doctor who ordered the test as s/he knows more about your health.

Question 6

how high is too high for mean platelet volume?

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Need more info: Mean platelet volume by it self may not be significant.  It is sometimes used with lo platelet count to assess for big large young platelets sometimes noted with itp.

Question 7

what does it mean if my platelet level is high?

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Usually Not Serious: Platelets are made in your bone marrow. A platelet is a blood component and helps your blood to clot. If your platelet count is over 500 000,  it is felt to be high. In most cases it is due to a recent infection, blood loss, or surgery and is temporary. Women who have had their spleen taken out will often have high platelets. Only in rare cases is it due to a bone marrow tumor.

Question 8

low hemoglobin high platelet, what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency Anem: You have anemia, most probabely iron deficiency due to excessive blood loss during menstruation and elevated platlets we dont have the number is coincidental finding and do not need any therapy
check with your doctor you MCV and MCH values must be low as well
consult your doctor you may need iron therapy.

Question 9

please tell me what does high platelet count mean?

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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.

Question 10

what does it mean when your platelet count is high?

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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.

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