Suggest Treatment For Slightly Elevated MPV Levels

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2015

Question: I have a question about my blood work. It's all normal except for my mpv which is 14.3.Should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Jyothi B L (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Without bleeding episodes, need not be worried.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.

Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

1. MPV is bit elevated.
2. It only indicates, larger platelets are present.
3. Without any bleeding episodes, MPV has no value.
4. occasionally early vitamin 12 deficiency may be associated with larger platelets. Taking Vit B12 supplements, may improve it.

Not to worry.

Hope it helps
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Jyothi BL

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar