I am recovering from COVID, but my PDW and P-LCC are not at level. Please help.

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I went through your query. But I could not find the reports attached. Anyway, PDW (platelet distribution width) and P-LCC (platelet large cell count) are related to platelet size and levels in the body. P-LCC is an indicator of the risk of blood clot formation. I would not worry about them much if the platelet count is normal. But, as after infection, these levels can vary.

I would like to know if you have any other symptoms like cough or difficulty in breathing. Also, have you done any other tests like CRP (C-reactive protein) or D-dimer? How severe was your COVID? Did you require hospitalization or got treated at home?

I would be in a better position to help you if you can tell me this information. Also, it will be better if you can reattach the reports. Also, tell me if you are taking any medication after COVID.

Based on the reports, I can decide if you need to take medication to prevent blood clot formation, as this is very commonly seen in COVID patients even after recovery.

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I just went through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). They look good. Markers of inflammation in COVID like ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CRP, and D-dimer all are within normal range. Your PDW is high, and P-LCC is low. Which means there are large platelets circulating in your body. This is just a normal response to COVID Infection.

As you were treated at home and did not have many symptoms, I would not suggest any other drugs on top of these. Continue taking multivitamins. As there is a chance that even after COVID infection, after three to four months, reinfection can occur due to different strains, so do not stop following precautions like hand hygiene and the use of masks.

These symptoms are common after recovery after a viral infection like COVID and should recover over few days. As your reports do not otherwise suggest any cause, I would ask you to keep eating healthy and take multivitamin tablets.

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