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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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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.
Answered 8/30/2016
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