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Why would there be an increase in platelets?
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Reactive or primary: There are two main reasons why platelets may go up. 1st is secondary to inflammation ( eg after surgery or infections ) or iron deficiency. Second is due to diseases if bone marrow. Also people who have had there spleen removed tend to have a high platelet count.
Answered 7/26/2013
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