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What Causes Increase In Platelet Count?

Hi, my wife s platelet count has been going up for the last three years and in her recent annual, it exceeded the upper limit of 400. Her doctor had her retested and it had increased slighlty again. She had cervical cancer in 2007 and is justly concerned, but we understand that there are a number of not so terrible things that could account for the increase. We are waiting for a call back from her Dr. and just want more info on this issue Thank you, Steve
posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2014
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
No need to worry about platelet count. It is normal. Even 5 lacs or 6 lacs can be considered as normal if all other parameters are normal. It can be due to reactive thrombocytosis. No any treatment is required. Just monitor your platelet count.
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What Causes Increase In Platelet Count?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. No need to worry about platelet count. It is normal. Even 5 lacs or 6 lacs can be considered as normal if all other parameters are normal. It can be due to reactive thrombocytosis. No any treatment is required. Just monitor your platelet count. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.