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What Causes High Levels Of Platelets During Pregnancy?

Hi there my wife has been told she has a high level of giant platelets and we were sent a letter to say that at this stage this is nothing to worry about but they want her to do more tests. She is pregnant with our first child is this common in pregnancy and is this anything to worry about? I am worried sick. Please help.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Thanks for the query to Healthcare magic virtual clinic.
I have understood your concern.
High platelet count is are relatively rare condition in pregnancy than lqw platelet counts. IT indicates some other pathology is causing it. It can be simple iron deficiency/ haemolytic anemia , infection, to somr graver conditions.
PLease don't worry. NO inference can be drawn at the moment. IT needs investigations/ re testing after 2 weeks Your doctor is correct in advise Please follow the instructions given Be positive..
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What Causes High Levels Of Platelets During Pregnancy?

Hi, Thanks for the query to Healthcare magic virtual clinic. I have understood your concern. High platelet count is are relatively rare condition in pregnancy than lqw platelet counts. IT indicates some other pathology is causing it. It can be simple iron deficiency/ haemolytic anemia , infection, to somr graver conditions. PLease don t worry. NO inference can be drawn at the moment. IT needs investigations/ re testing after 2 weeks Your doctor is correct in advise Please follow the instructions given Be positive..