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I just got by blood results back from yesterday. my platelets have been rising for about a year now. last month they were 464. today they are 560 something. massive jump. am i dying? whats wrong with me. doctor isnt helping me at all. im scared?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

We are all dying. But you are too young to die from most things. I would spend the lbs to get subscription and read bout thrombocytosis at uptodate.com and read all about it and then discuss with Dr. Assume most tests have 10% variation lab error so 10% of 464 is 46.4 added to 464 I would no call massive jump. What is your reference point for massive jump? Discuss with local Dr as they will know

Answered 9/30/2022

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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 a common cause of elevated platelets. Take oral iron and multivitamins to correct iron deficiency and repeat the test in 3-6 months. Wish you good health!

Answered 9/30/2022

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