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What causes you to have a high platelet count and anemia?
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Blood loss anemia: People who have chronic blood loss will eventually become anemic due to iron deficiency. The body's response to blood loss is sometimes to increase production of platelets promoting easier clotting at areas of bleeding. Why and how this reactive thrombocytosis happens is not entirely known but iron replacement corrects the high platelet count back to normal levels.
Answered 4/23/2013
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Many: The high platelet count can be caused by the anemia. Multiple reasons for anemia. Good luck.
Answered 3/10/2013
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Iron deficiency: Anemia can be associated with an elevated platelet count, but many possibilities. If the changes are significant talk to your doc about more work up.
Answered 5/30/2013
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