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Is Platelet Count Of 438 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2016
Question: Just found out i have a platelet count of 438. Should i be concerned about stroke or blood clots?
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No. Its absolutely normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.

Platelets count of 438 is absolutely normal. Nothing to worry about stroke or blood clots.

Stroke and blood clot and other complications may occur if your platelets count is more then 800-900.

Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Is Platelet Count Of 438 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: No. Its absolutely normal. Detailed Answer: Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Platelets count of 438 is absolutely normal. Nothing to worry about stroke or blood clots. Stroke and blood clot and other complications may occur if your platelets count is more then 800-900. Hope I have answered your question. If you have any doubts then feel free to ask me. I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.