Question 1

mom's platelets were 804. they've been going up the last 4yrs. she's 78 in good health.  why so high the #'s?

Accepted Answer

High platelets: There are many causes for high platelets counts.  Some are reactive but it could also be a problem with the bone marrow where the platelets are made.  People without spleens may have higher platelet counts too.  This is something that should be evaluated by her physician.

Question 2

i get blood work done every few months and have had slowly rising platelet levels for over 3 years. i didn't even notice until this last test showed a 419 level. it's been in the high 300's for the last 3 years but this is the first time out of range?

Accepted Answer

High platelets : Your platelets are mildly elevated and there are many other situations in which they are elevated, aside from cancer. Your treating physician should be able to followup properly.

Question 3

how low is to low for platelets?

Accepted Answer

Complicated.: This is a great question.  The major worry of platelets being too lowis unexplained bleeding into the head, which can be very serious.  This risk is present at different levels for different patients.  It depends on quite a bit of variables: age, recent injury, other illnesses, current bleeding, chance of platelet recovery, etc.  Clearly if there is troublesome bleeding, they are too low.

Question 4

hi my platelets is 440 is this bad?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Platelet count of 440 thousand, while high is not bad per se. It is likely that you are iron deficient as that is associated with high platelet counts. Get you hemoglobin tested, but even if that is normal you may wish to take oral iron supplement and a multivitamin on a regular basis while your are having menstrual period.

Question 5

which foods increase platelet levels?

Accepted Answer

None: Food does not affect platelets.

Question 6

my platelet is 446 should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Platelets: Not sure what your measurement is, but normal value is 150,000-400,000 per microleters.

Question 7

do your platelets come from your chins?

Accepted Answer

The chin or the shin: Platelets are part of one's blood, and are made in the bone marrow, where the other blood cells are made.  That means not much in the chin (part of the jaw), but definitely in the shins (the lower leg bones) and other large bones.

Question 8

does excercise increasease platelet levels?

Accepted Answer

No: platelets which are blood cells involved in clotting are produced in the bone marrow, many things can affect the platelet count, but exercise generally doesn't have any effect on these levels e

Question 9

why would there be an increase in platelets?

Accepted Answer

Reactive or primary: There are two main reasons why platelets may go up. 1st is secondary to inflammation ( eg after surgery or infections ) or iron deficiency. Second is due to diseases if bone marrow. Also people who have had there spleen removed tend to have a high platelet count.

Question 10

what are the requirements to donate platelets?

Accepted Answer

Healthy in general: Age 17 or older
At least weigh 110 pounds
feeling well
Medications:

many are ok

these are the ones that generally exclude donors 
Prostate medications, Antibiotics, blood thinners.

if taking aspirin, one has to be off  for 3 days at least before donating
if on Plavix, (clopidogrel) then need to be off it for 14 days
also must pass the Travel history questionnaire

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Mom's platelets were 804. they've been going up the last 4yrs. she's 78 in good health. why so high the #'s?

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I get blood work done every few months and have had slowly rising platelet levels for over 3 years. i didn't even notice until this last test showed a 419 level. it's been in the high 300's for the last 3 years but this is the first time out of range?

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How low is to low for platelets?

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Hi my platelets is 440 is this bad?

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Which foods increase platelet levels?

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My platelet is 446 should i be worried?

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Do your platelets come from your chins?

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Does excercise increasease platelet levels?

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Why would there be an increase in platelets?

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What are the requirements to donate platelets?

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