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What Causes Swollen Glands And Sore Throat With Normal Chest X Ray?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Sep 2014
Question: Hi Dr. Grief, My daughter has been having swelling glands & sore throat. They did exrays of her chest & blood work. Everthing is pretty normal except that her platlets are a bit high. 441. That seems a bit high. Any idea on that? Thanks!
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Thats fine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Some infections can induce increase production of blood cells. Increase platelet count could be such an occurrence. Need not worry, it will come back to range within days. Do retest after a week from now to ascertain the same.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,
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What Causes Swollen Glands And Sore Throat With Normal Chest X Ray?

Brief Answer: Thats fine Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Some infections can induce increase production of blood cells. Increase platelet count could be such an occurrence. Need not worry, it will come back to range within days. Do retest after a week from now to ascertain the same. Hope, I answered your query. Wish you good health. Regards,