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During a routine check up six weeks ago, my platelet count was found to be 650. three weeks later i had a really bad case of the flu. i am essentially over the flu, just a residual cough. however, i have come down with the shingles, but not a terrible c

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Platletct650or650000: Normal platlet count is 150000 to400000 per cubic millimeter or 150-400x10\\\9\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ per liter 650 is very low and cause spontaneous bleeding But it may be 650000 in your sisters case and that is high Shingles are not related to low or high olatlet count.Apparently your sister was not treated for what you say is count of 650,and makes me think it might be 7500 Follow up with her MD

Answered 12/18/2014

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