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I notmally get headaches. however i have one today, quite sore. i have high platelets of 560 ish. perhaps due to long hevay periods but not anaemic apparently. read that high platelets cause blood clots and brain bleeds. chances this will happen? :?
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Just elevated platelet counts will not cause bleeding, clots or cause death. The communication in this forum does not replace evaluation by your doctor, in person. Wish you good health!
Answered 10/1/2022
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