Platelets are small cells in the blood that help with clotting and prevent continuous bleeding. In some conditions, the body produces too many platelets. When that happens, it is called secondary thrombocytosis. The normal platelet count is 150,000 to 400,000 per micro liter of blood. A count above this range is considered high platelet count.
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My mother’s blood test report shows low haemoglobin and high platelet count. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, My mother’s blood test report shows low hemoglobin 10.9 and high platelet count 623000. 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. Kindl... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Increased platelet is called thrombocytosis (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This can be present in anemia due to iron deficiency. Since your mother has anemia platelet count may be increased. Pain in her left side groin may be due to hernia. Lastly ... 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 »