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Will low iron cause my platlete count and white cell count to increase? platele count is 468 went up over 2, 000 in 5days
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No: A low serum iron will not cause issues with white count or platelets. However, this combination may suggest a chronic inflammatory process. See your doctor and get it evaluated. If any questions persist, see a hematologist.
Answered 4/30/2013
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