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Why is my platelet count high and Hb percentage low?

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Hello doctor,

My platelet count is higher, 5,01,000, and my Hb is 9.2 gm%. I am very sick. What is the reason, and is there any big problem in the future? My age is 33 years, and I am a female.

Kindly guide.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

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Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode is a Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to diagnosing and managing various heart conditions with precision and care. He focuses on improving cardiovascular health through advanced treatments and preventive strategies. With expertise in providing personalized care, he strives to support patients in achieving better heart health, enhancing their quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac complications.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

It does not appear to be a matter of worry. You may experience symptoms such as easy fatigue, shortness of breath, and palpitations due to low hemoglobin levels. Do you have any other symptoms besides those I mentioned above? Do you have a fever, weight loss, etc?

The likely cause for the changes in blood parameters is iron deficiency. You may get it confirmed by doing an iron profile test. Alternatively, you get started yourself on iron supplements, as in all probability, it is iron deficiency only.

So, you should start on tablet Fericip XT (Iron and Folic acid) twice a day after breakfast and dinner. This has to be continued till hemoglobin is corrected. So get it started and repeat the hemoglobin and platelet count after four weeks.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At April 8, 2018
Reviewed At June 11, 2026

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Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode is a Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to diagnosing and managing various heart conditions with precision and care. He focuses on improving cardiovascular health through advanced treatments and preventive strategies. With expertise in providing personalized care, he strives to support patients in achieving better heart health, enhancing their quality of life, and reducing the risk of future cardiac complications.

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