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I'm a 58 year old woman. for the last 2ish years my platelets have been high and very slowly rising, 460 in jan, 549 2 days ago. i have an appt with hemotologist in may, but that's a long time to wait, thought i'd see what y'all say in the meantime?
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The 2 most common causes are reactive (due to anemia, inflammation etc.) or essential thrombocytosis (due to a bone marrow issue). More testing will be needed. Worrisome numbers are usually above 1000.
Answered 3/18/2022
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All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, iron deficiency is one cause that can be addressed while waiting to see hematologist. Take oral iron and multivitamin supplements. Wish you good health!
Answered 3/18/2022
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