High Platelets

rick055

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My brother has had a couple of labs over the years that show high platelets (447/491, reference range 150-400).

Anything to worry about? his doctor has told him no, I said get a second opinion. Two elevated tests over an 18 month timeframe.

Any other symptoms to worry about?

Cpeil?
 
rick055 said:
My brother has had a couple of labs over the years that show high platelets (447/491, reference range 150-400).

Anything to worry about? his doctor has told him no, I said get a second opinion. Two elevated tests over an 18 month timeframe.

Any other symptoms to worry about?

Cpeil?
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Slight elevation, probably nothing to worry about. But he needs to watch this. Although the elevation is slight, it seems like a trend is developing. If the trend continues, it might signal a bone marrow problem.

If he hasn't already, he should have an iron study done. Iron deficiency can cause slight elevations in platelet count like this.

Has his spleen been removed? That can cause platelet count elevations.
 
rick055 said:
My brother has had a couple of labs over the years that show high platelets (447/491, reference range 150-400).

Anything to worry about? his doctor has told him no, I said get a second opinion. Two elevated tests over an 18 month timeframe.

Any other symptoms to worry about?

Cpeil?
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cpeil2 said:
Slight elevation, probably nothing to worry about. But he needs to watch this. Although the elevation is slight, it seems like a trend is developing. If the trend continues, it might signal a bone marrow problem.

If he hasn't already, he should have an iron study done. Iron deficiency can cause slight elevations in platelet count like this.

Has his spleen been removed? That can cause platelet count elevations.
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No, I think he has his spleen.

I will recommend the iron study.

Thanks, cpeil. reps
 
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