What is the condition when there is low haemoglobin and high platelet count?

Question

Hello doctor,

My mother’s blood test report shows low hemoglobin 10.9 g/dL, and a high platelet count 623000 platelets per microliter. The sugar test report shows 107 glucose fasting and 144 postprandial. We also had her ultrasound done, as she had pain on the left side of the groin area.

I am attaching all the reports.

Kindly advise.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

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Increased platelets are called thrombocytosis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This can be present in anemia due to iron deficiency. Since your mother has anemia, her platelet count may be increased. Pain in her left side groin may be due to a hernia. Lastly, very rarely do we have to rule out that there are any cancer lesions also. Kindly send your mother's ultrasound report.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hello,

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Yes, ultrasound reports show multiple lymph node enlargements (attachment removed to protect patient identity). So, a biopsy of the lymph node is a must to rule out infection or secondaries from the lesion on the leg.

In the meantime, take medicine for pain and infection. Kindly consult your doctor, discuss the suggestion, and take the treatment with consent.

1. Pan 40 (Pantoprazole) 1 bid (two times a day) before food.

2. Tablet Cipro 500 mg (Ciprofloxacin) bid after food.

3. Tablet Combiflam 1 (Paracetamol, Ibuprofen) bid after food for five days.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.