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In what cases high platelet count is noticed?
Query: Hello doctor. I just had a CBC done where my platelet count was 498. My last one was 423 about a year ago. I have not been feeling well lately with a sore throat and swollen lymph nodes. I also had the second COVID vaccine two weeks ago, and I was told that it could be the cause of the swollen lymp... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Elevated platelets: Grade 1 thrombocytosis: platelets 550-649. Grade 2 thrombocytosis: platelets 650-749. Grade 3 thrombocytosis: platelets 750-849. Grade 4 thrombocytosis: platelets 850-1099. Grade 5 thrombocytosis: platelets 1100 or more. Elevated platelets are ... Read Full »
Why do I have elevated platelet levels?
Query: Hi doctor, My platelets were 468 last month, and I repeated another full CBC. Everything else was fine, but my platelets were still 463 a month later. Is this something to worry about? I have fatty liver grade 1 and mild IBS. I also had a Coronavirus infection two months ago. Currently, I am on m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Elevated platelets indicate the following conditions: Grade 1 thrombocytosis: Platelets 550 to 649. Grade 2 thrombocytosis: Platelets 650 to 749. Grade 3 thrombocytosis: Platelets 750 to 849. Grade 4 thrombocytosis: Platelets 850 to 1099. Grade 5 thrombocytosis:... Read Full »
What does elevated platelet count indicate?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 27-year-old female. I have dyslipidemia and currently taking Lipanthyl. I have been taking blood tests and consult my doctor every month for five months. I manage to reduce my cholesterol, but the doctor is concerned with my platelet count right now. I have attached my blood platele... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the case of elevated platelets, grade 1 thrombocytosis: Platelets range between 550 to 649. In grade 2, thrombocytosis: Platelets range between 650 to 749. Grade 3 thrombocytosis: 750 to 849. Grade 4 thrombocytosis: 850 to 1099. Grade 5 thrombocytosis: 1100 or... Read Full »