A 38-year-old member asked:
Please explain what does it mean when your platelet levels are 423?
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Dr. James Blachlyanswered
Specializes in Medical Oncology
Normal: I consider this a normal platelet level.
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Livermore, CA
A 29-year-old female asked:
What does it mean when your platelet levels are too low?
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Dr. Curtis Simmonsanswered
Family Medicine 29 years experience
At risk for bleeding: Platelets are the cells in your blood line to help your blood to clot. When they are low, you may bruise easy and it may take longer for bleeding to stop. You need to follow up with your doctor to evaluate for a cause of your low platelets.
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Last updated Sep 17, 2015
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