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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

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Ok, I Had My Annual Bloodwork And Physical Done Yesterday,

Ok, I had my annual bloodwork and physical done yesterday, and got a good report except for my platelet count was low, if I understood correctly, was 42. I have had a slight history of low platelet count but this time made my doctor insist I go to a hematologist and look into the problem. I have no problem clotting when cut, do not bruise easily and I lead an active lifestyle. I am rarely sick other than perhaps a cold occasionally. I did have arthroscopic knee surgery last August, but no complications. To my recollection, this low platelet count was noticed by my family doctors and monitored since around 2005
posted on Sat, 6 Feb 2016
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