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Is higher than normal level of platelets in the blood dangerous? and what is the cause of this?
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It can be: A platelet count over 1 million can have health consequences. Either clotting or bleeding. The most common reasons are reactive such iron deficiency or with infection. The blood disorder is essential thrombocytosis and can require treatment.
Answered 1/11/2014
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