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What Causes An Elevated Blood Platelet Count?

Posted on Thu, 24 Dec 2015

Question: lately my platelets have been slightly elevated 412. what would they be for me to worry about a clot or something, my doctor said this is not high. also, I had my gallbladder removed 3 years ago...could that make platelets go up and just be the normal for me Now?

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have platelet count of 412. Its completely normal and nothing to worry. No risk of clot formation. No any treatment is required. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.

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

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (3 minutes later)

I also asked about my gallbladder removal?? and what would the number be to start to worry about clots??

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Post operative high platelet count is common.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Yes gall bladder removal surgery can leads to high platelet count in post operative period. But at present your platelets count is normal. No need to worry about platelet count. Just be relaxed.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.

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

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (4 minutes later)

so what is considered high?.. that could cause clots..etc?.. and no. I'm not post operative as I said in the question it's been 3 years. I was asking if u don't have a gallbladder could it effect your body in that way...

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No it has nothing to do with gall bladder.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You have no gall bladder but it has nothing to do with your platelets count. Your platelet count is normal.
Platelet count upto 450 is normal. More than 450 is considered as high. But count upto 600 to 700 generally don't cause any problems.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.

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

Follow up: Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (5 minutes later)

thank you! :)

Answered by Dr. Hardik Sanghvi (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome. If you have any further questions then feel free to ask me.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.

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