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Is a platelet count of 455 units dangerous?

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Dr. Singh Smrita

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Published At December 28, 2017
Reviewed AtJanuary 22, 2024

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

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.

Answered by Dr. Singh Smrita

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

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.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Singh Smrita
Dr. Singh Smrita

Hematology

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