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Is a platelet count of 455 units dangerous?

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My mother's platelet count is 455 units. The normal range is 450 units. Her hemoglobin is 8 units. Is this platelet count dangerous? She has pain in the left leg below the knee portion. The nerves below are clearly visible. She took analgesics like Diclofenac, Signoflam, and Zerodol, but no relief. Please help.
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Dr. Singh Smrita is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician specializing in Pathology and Hematology. She has expertise in diagnosing and managing blood disorders, anemia, infections, and immune-related conditions. She is skilled in laboratory diagnostics, interpretation of blood tests, and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Singh also focuses on preventive care, patient education, and holistic management of chronic diseases.

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A platelet count of 4,55,000 per microliter of blood is not dangerous. Your mother is anemic given her hemoglobin level of 8 g/dL. She should be evaluated and her anemia treated accordingly.

I do not understand what you mean by visible nerves. Do you mean veins? Please clarify.

I would suggest that you consult a doctor for her leg pain and not take analgesics on your own. Self-medication can be harmful especially if overdone.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At December 28, 2017
Reviewed At July 22, 2026

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Singh Smrita is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician specializing in Pathology and Hematology. She has expertise in diagnosing and managing blood disorders, anemia, infections, and immune-related conditions. She is skilled in laboratory diagnostics, interpretation of blood tests, and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Singh also focuses on preventive care, patient education, and holistic management of chronic diseases.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Singh Smrita is a General Practitioner and a Family Physician specializing in Pathology and Hematology. She has expertise in diagnosing and managing blood disorders, anemia, infections, and immune-related conditions. She is skilled in laboratory diagnostics, interpretation of blood tests, and personalized treatment plans. Dr. Singh also focuses on preventive care, patient education, and holistic management of chronic diseases.

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