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I have reactive arthritis, elevated platelet count, and loose bowel movements. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a blood test showing a blood platelet count of 478. I have been experiencing foot and knee discomfort on and off for a few months, and I was told it is reactive arthritis. I was also experiencing a lot of loose bowel movements from magnesium supplements. Could it be related, and... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In case of any inflammation in the body, the platelet count can be raised. So due to inflammation, your platelet count can be raised temporarily. However, I suggest you investigate with a peripheral smear examination report for further ... Read Full »
My blood test shows platelets and monocytes above the normal range. Is this a sign of cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, My blood test shows platelets and monocytes above the normal range. Is this a sign of cancer? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are two types of thrombocytosis, primary and secondary. Primary thrombocytosis is a disease in which abnormal cells in the bone marrow cause an increase in platelets. Secondary thrombocytosis is due to another condition the patient may be suffering from, Anemia ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My laboratory reports show a high blood platelet count of 630,000 per microliter of blood, and I am worried. My doctor suggested an appointment with an oncologist and blood specialist. I have had heart problems and have one stent. I am currently taking Prozac, Effient, Aspirin, Lisino... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.High platelet count could be from a primary cause or a secondary cause. Primary cause includes myeloproliferative neoplasm, and secondary causes include post-hemorrhage, inflammation, infection, etc. So kindly provide your detailed clinical history and full CBC (complet... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have a history of hypertension and diabetes. I am here for a regular check-up. I also had a heart attack a month ago, and I am on complete prophylaxis medication such as antiplatelets, antihypertensives, and antidiabetics. I am on medications like ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and At... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am giving you my suggestion regarding your case. I reviewed your attached report, and it clearly shows a high WBC (white blood cell) count, a high platelet count, and a high HB (hemoglobin). However, a peripheral smear examination report... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am healthy, though I have been a little more tired lately. My WBC count is 13.73, my platelet count is 351, and my immature granulocytes are 1.4. I have had high blood pressure for years now and take Atenolol daily. In addition, I was just put on cholesterol medication and take Zyrtec... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. The blood values mentioned in reports seem to be within the limit. Immature granulocytes are released in the blood when infection or inflammation is present, and so it is released into the blood. It is called the ... Read Full »
My platelet is high with 4 gm hemoglobin. What is my problem?
Query: Hello doctor, My platelet count was 974, hemoglobin was 4, sedimentation rate was >140, and iron was 7 with a saturation of 1%. I went to the doctor because I lost vision in one eye for about an hour. They have done and MRI, and EKG both normal. Two units of blood and iron transfusions started... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to the icliniq.com. Your transferrin saturation and Hb seems very low. If you provide full CBC (complete blood count) report then it can be clear whether it is iron deficiency anemia or hemolytic anemia. Platelet count here can be high as a result of reactive thrombocytosis. It is be... Read Full »
Can being on your menstrual period raise the platelet count?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 40 years old. I recently had a full panel of laboratory tests done and my platelet count was elevated as was my hs-CRP. All other reports were in optimal or normal range. My ferritin was on the lower end and my HbA1c was on the higher end of normal. I am currently being treated wi... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the provided report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the serum ferritin and hemoglobin are within the limit. A slightly elevated platelet and high CRP (C-reactive protein) can be from a temporary inflammation, in which the platelet is raised becaus... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am enquiring on behalf of my partner. He has been having slightly raised WBC for a number of years. In the recent months, platelet count is continuously rising. As you can see in the blood test reports platelet count was 450 before four months, 496 before three months, and 570 this ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. WBC (white blood cells) has become 11000 this month which is normal and the upper limit of Hb (hemoglobin) is also normal. Platelet counts are going up as you mentioned. It may be due to smoking because Hb and HCT (hematocrit) are at the upp... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My father had an elevated platelet count for two months, around 21 to 35 lakhs, suspected to be essential thrombocythemia. When checked with the doctor, JAK2, NPN panel, and bone marrow biopsy tests are negative. They have been given Hydroxyurea and Ecosprin tablets. Already, my dad was a... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Your father was prescribed Ecosprin and Hydroxyurea due to a very high platelet count. Now platelet count is within the limit. So no need to continue Hydroxyurea. However, platelet count has to be monitored regularly. Usually, such a high... Read Full »
Are my blood tests suggestive of leukemia?
Query: Hi doctor, I have had lots of rectal bleeding, so I saw a GI. He scheduled me for an endoscopy and colonoscopy; however, the tests were not conducted. My blood reports stated that my hemoglobin was only 8.2 g/dL, but my platelet count was over 1 million. Could I be suffering from leukemia? Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. From the attached reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), you have mild to moderate thrombocytosis, which is called reactive thrombocytosis. Possible causes could be infection, inflammation, or iron deficiency. To excl... Read Full »