Hi - I’ve Been Referred To A Haematologist Who Has

Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2020

Question: Hi - I’ve been referred to a haematologist who has asked for further blood tests and diagnosed as chronic thrombocytosis.
Persistent platelet count ~521. Iron level 6 and ferritin 26.

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Iron deficiency is the most probable cause of thrombocytosis

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on Ask A Doctor forum.
I have gone through your blood report.
The blood report shows low ferritin with iron and saturation on lower side.
Thus, there is an iron deficiency.
Based in these findings I suggest you to consult your primary healthcare provider for prescription of iron supplements.
Thrombocytosos is often seen associated with iron deficiency.
Thus, thrombocytosos is expected to be corrected after iron supplementation.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri

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