My platelet count is high. What could be the reason?

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I have gone through your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

Let me tell you that you have a high platelet count in your CBC (complete blood count) report. The cause can be primary or secondary reactive. Sometimes, following infections, post-hemorrhage, iron deficiency anemia, inflammation, etc., because of IL6 release, a reactive high platelet count can be present. According to the cause, further specific treatment can be given.

Your work is to be done as follows:

1. Physical examination, including liver, spleen, and lymph node palpation.
2. CBC.
3. Peripheral smear examination. You can repeat the smear after a week.

If your platelet count is persistently elevated, then a further work-up is needed with bone marrow or other suitable investigations.

Take care. Consult your physician for an examination, keeping these points in mind.

I hope your concern is solved.

Thank you.