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Can a high platelet level be from anemia?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

It is reactive: Functional medical perspective - high platelet count means there is increased risk of thrombosis - blood clots but I have seen this as secondary due to inflammatory response and it gets better with vitamin E therapy do vit e 400 units twice daily, vit D3 6000 units twice daily, and recheck your levels in 2 - 3 weeks.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Sometimes related..: Iron deficiency anemia can cause a marked thrombocytosis (increased platelet count).

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 1/5/2013

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