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Had cbc done and i am stressing about high platelet count of 816, 000.dr never mentioned it just said iron deficency anemia. should i be very worried?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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No worry needed: This is not a problem that you need to worry about. High platelets alone mean nothing.

Answered 12/14/2013

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