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Elaborate On Significance Of Platelets
i am very anemic and have had all tests showing no bleeding anywhere i am female 70 yrs old have had 2 mini strokes and had a stint put in the neck artery feel fine have gained 12 lbs am very active and now am told something about testing for platelets that i dont understand could you tell me about platelets
Tue, 14 Oct 2014
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I appreciate this thing that you are active in this age after being anemic.
Your doctor is advised Platelet count because you has suffered 2 mini strokes. High platelet count also can cause such stroke due to make a thrombus so follow your doctor advise and go for testing of platelet counts.
I also suggest you take diet rich in iron to improve in anemia including iron supplements.
Thanx for query.
I appreciate this thing that you are active in this age after being anemic.
Your doctor is advised Platelet count because you has suffered 2 mini strokes. High platelet count also can cause such stroke due to make a thrombus so follow your doctor advise and go for testing of platelet counts.
I also suggest you take diet rich in iron to improve in anemia including iron supplements.
Thanx for query.
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