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What Causes High Platelet Count?

im suppose to be going in for rotator cuff surgery on the 22, and I was to have blood work done again due to w c higher, then I get a call being sent to internal medicine for high platelets.. I was on chemo for 3yrs for that. I have a b one marrow disorder.. Should I be worried.
Thu, 14 May 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high platelet count. Anemia, infection, trauma, surgery certain leukemia all can lead to high platelet count. You should search the cause and take treatment accordingly. It wil not affect your surgery so don't worry about that.
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.
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What Causes High Platelet Count?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. There are many causes of high platelet count. Anemia, infection, trauma, surgery certain leukemia all can lead to high platelet count. You should search the cause and take treatment accordingly. It wil not affect your surgery so don t worry about that. 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.