What could cause asymptomatic increase in platelet count?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Ten days ago, I checked my report. All reports are normal. Only platelets are 590000. I have no symptoms and no fever about that.
Please help.
Thank you.
Hello,
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The increase in platelet count can be due to a primary cause, like myeloproliferative neoplasm, or a secondary reactive cause. Secondary causes include some inflammation, infection, hemorrhage, or anemia-like conditions. You can take a healthy diet with more vegetables and fruits for a few days. Maintain hydration with lots of water.
If you have a secondary cause, then the platelet count will decrease and will fall within a normal range in a few days. But if the platelet count does not decrease in a few days, then you have to consult a hematologist for examination to rule out the primary cause. He will suggest you investigate with a JAK2 mutation and bone marrow aspiration study according to need. So repeat your CBC (complete blood count) after a few days.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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