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Treatment for thrombocytosis?

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Depends on cause: Increase platelet count may be due to iron deficiency and easily treatable. However, there more serious caused of thrmbocytosis, e.g., leukemia. See your doctor to determine the cause.

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Answered 7/28/2012

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