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Blood work showed anemia with elevated platelets what could this indicate i feel fine?

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No: Elevated platelets are seen in anemia, nevertheless is not a sign you are doing fine. Best shot is to follow carefully with your doctor and respect the instructions.Usually if it s simple anemia, iron deficient, after iron deposit correction platelets should come back to normal.

Answered 2/28/2012

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May not be much: Mild anemia is common, especially in females of reproductive years...From losing some iron monthly. Also, mild elevation of platelets is also common..Some viral infections can do this. I assume you have mild anemia and platelet elavation, otherwise you would have been told to have additional work-up and/or treatment etc.. Check with your doc.

Answered 9/12/2018

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Iron deficiency: The combination of findings is commonly seen in iron deficiency. If you are an adult male, a hidden cause of bleeding, e.g., colon cancer must be excluded. If you are a female with regular heavy periods, you may just need iron supplementation. In either case it would be good idea to see your doctor, even though you feel fine.

Answered 3/7/2012

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