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I have a high plt count. i have bleeding hemorrhoids. even when i sit to urinate, they bleed. could i have low iron and high platelets d/t to this?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

That's likely: You should be commended on your knowledge -- high platelets often reflect low total body iron, often even before the anemia comes in. Get yourself checked and fixed up. Best wishes.

Dr Keith agreed

Answered 8/30/2016

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A member asked:

I have a high plt count. i have bleeding hemorrhoids. even when i sit to urinate, they bleed. could i have low iron and high platelets d/t to this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Keith agreed

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