High blood platelets. What are the causes and what to do. Doctor gives hints
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- čas přidán 12. 11. 2022
- Platelets are produced by the body to stop the bleeding in the case of injury. Low levels of thrombocytes may lead to excessive bleeding and blood loss.
But there are situations when platelets in the blood increase. In some cases it may lead to increased risk of thrombosis and embolism.
In this video I will cover the causes of high platelets in the clinical blood test and tell what to do.
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Great video! 😊 thx Igor!
Thanks for your feedback 😉
my blood platelets are high 600’-700’s ? i also been throwing up blood clots
I’m 75 I treated with hydrea since 2 years the platlets counts decreased from the first month of treatment now it is 260 shall I use this treatment all my life thanks
Is 444 consider high with iron deficiency?
Hi Dr Igor. My senario is this. For the last 3 years my Platelets have increased but were never dealt with until September 2023.
Sept 1024 count
Oct. 1054
Nov. 1064.
I had a bone marrow biopsy on 20th November. Follow up 11th Dec. I actually don't know what potentially i could have, might already have, if anything at all? Should i be concerned? Thank you. I understand you can only give advice not a diagnosis. My CBC only shows an abnormal platelet rise, all else is within Normal range.
Hello. But what are the results of bone marrow biopsy?
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Update:
Hi, as of Jan 15th 2024, I was diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytopenia, after Royal Marsden completed the Geno testing. I also happen to be a Triple Negative case. I've been referred to Guys/ St Thomas'.
Thank you 🙏
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Just saw my blood test results say I have a blood platelet count of 450, which is higher than the “normal” range which ends at 400. I’ve of course started googling and panicking myself lol. I also noticed my MCH is 25 and my MCHC is 30. Now I’m wondering if I have iron-defficiency anemia, which I read could cause the high platelets. Just not sure if I should worry about these numbers or not. 😢
Hello! What is your age? What about Hb and RBC? 450 is not a lot. The other option is to redo the test in two weeks
Mine was 406 in October and now it’s 321 in April. I’ll have to refer back to my blood work for MCH, etc. I believe 175-250 is optimal. You definitely want to get them down. There’s a difference between optimal and normal. I’m taking fibrenza which is likely most responsible for lowering and healthy keto.
My CBC came back and my platelet count was 628 and 4 months ago it was 456. It keeps going up….but all other CBC blood results are in normal range. I don’t understand why just my platelets are high. Does 628 indicate cancer? I’m going to hematologist very soon.
Hi! Did you check any of your organs?
He ran more blood tests but hasn’t check any organs. What should I have him check?
Can i cantact you sir,
I have my Platelets on 336 and I have problems on my prostate my PSA is high, Is this means a have prostate cancer????
Hello. Of course not. It doesn't.
My count is 493. I walk 10, 000 steps a day, lost 40 lbs., take aspirin, & fast most of the day. I’ve been doing this for 2 yrs.. & the # is still high. I’m highly worried.
Hi! Is it the same for all these years? Any chronic diseases?
@@doctor_igor Hello. It’s been high for 2 yrs. now. The last time I was at the doctor it was high, as well. I’m taking meds for high blood pressure & triglycerides, which I’m maintaining w/ daily exercise & fasting (OMAD).
Maybe it’s all the worrying that’s causing it due to elevated cortisol levels.
My platelet count was 379 just barely over the threshold! Are there small changes I can make to lower? Or just not worry??
Recheck in few weeks
Have you researched thrombocytosis in NAFLD?
I didn't do a deep research of this associaion
Last year i was hospitalized. Platelets were at 2.6 mil. Took a few weeks and a lot of tinkering with medicine to bring them down. I have no mutations according to bone marrow biopsy. On a normal day with all the meds i take it stays at around 650. Could this be reactive? I am told i have no cancer or mutations.
Could it be a mistake or you did it many times? Never seen so high platelets even close..
As for me you just monitor it. Hopefully it will never happen again. There are many things in medicine we don't understand. Sometimes it is almost impossible to find the reason. Important that serious conditions were excluded
@@doctor_igor thank you so much for your reply. Unfortunately it's been over a year and if I'm not taking constant medication my platelets will skyrocket back up to that number. The people at the hospital I stayed at said they'd never seen a platelet count so high. They call it a myeloproliferative disorder and I was wondering if maybe it is somehow reacting to something in my environment or two what I'm eating but they can't answer that question unfortunately
Can it be possible that I can have a highblood even I'm young ?
It is possible
Thanks
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Hiii. doc please help me to lower my platelet for my Medical Examination for my work as a seafarer.. My platelet is 517 how can I lower this.. please help me. Should I worried of this result?? Is there something wrong with me?
Okay na yung platelet mo sir?
My platelets count is 443 and I have celiac disease it is under control…is this normal?
Hello. Even they can be a little high it may be temporary. It can bue due to any stress or inflammation in the body. Very unspecific. One option is to recheck it in two weeks
Hi doctor,my son pletlet count is 550 now..he is 7 yrs old,is this normal?im now worried
The kids may have other reference values. Not a specialist in children
Hi dr I have 590 , all others ones are good, ear increased too, I have degenerative fibroid with pain too(
Hello. Uterine fibroids?
@@doctor_igor I also have very high ldh of over 1000, high platelets, high ferritin and anemia
I am quite scared(
I have necrotic 3 fibroids, biggest one 9.5 sm with necrotic changes
@@MegaKitkat77 ohh me 482 platelets count
I have 980 platelets where the normal is until 400 only, how i can lower my platelet count ?
Hello! You need to visit the doctor to identify the cause. Treating the cause will lower your platelets
My 14 yr old has neutropenic and thrombocytosis disorder... can it mean cancer? She has appt with hemo dr in few weeks. Pls reply, is it cancer
Hey. Thrombocytosis may be due to any inflammation in the body. Neutropenia may be seen in many conditions. For example, viral infection. The lymphocytes struggle with virus thus increasing their percentage in comparison to neutrophils. These finding don't mean cancer. It's not the most likely possibility at all
@@doctor_igor thank you for your reply, I've been so worried..you put my mind at ease. Have a good day
I got 474. Is it dangerous? Should I consult doctor or can decrease count naturally ?
Hi. This is a mild elevation. If there is no visible reason or symptoms I would redo the test in a week or two
@@doctor_igordoctor what are natural ways to decrease platelets count from 474
My platletes cout is 780, what can i do?
Hello. It depends on the situation. What can be the probable cause. Sometimes it is ok just to repeat this test in few weeks. Some people need fast investigation
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I have 450 platelet count sir, what can I do
Do you have any problems with your health? 450 is usually not a big deal. Of no problem you can just recheck it in a month
520 platelets and 16 WHITE BLOOD CELL in 3 year baby what is the reason or its serious or not??????
I am sorry. Not professional in pediatrics. Kids have other normal values and other possible causes than adults
@@doctor_igor thanks for your response
Than I will check which Dr. Child specialist or any other Dr. Plz suggest me
@@doctor_igor can fever has been caused high white blood cell and high platelets or not???
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Hello, I'm 31 and my platelets have been increased sense Jan. In Jan it was 424 now it is 446. I have indigestion sometimes, ovarian cyst (surgery due in May) the findings aren't high risk, there is suspected endometriosis however. Does my increased count point to Cancer? I'm worried
@@Yvettep777 I went to NY OBGYN yesterday and she kept saying my high count isn't due to My cyst. And I should contact my primary for this issue. But he directed me to OBGYN. 😤 somebody needs to have an answer or send me to a specialist at this point. Bc why is it increasing.. I don't believe the OBGYN but I will just shoot for a specialist but it takes a while to get in there sometimes and I want a solution now.
Hello. Of course not. It doesn't mean cancer. Just some stress of your body
This test is very unspecific. They can increase in many situations. In cancer they are often normal (mostly) or low or high
You can recheck it in two weeks. Just deal with your other health problems for now. Don't be worried to much
482 platelets count i been worried 😭😭😭 please help me and advice
What happens when platelets is 443000 and have a fever?
Platelets may increase in inflammation/infection process in the body
А по русски вариант есть?
На пульсе. Тромбоциты
Hi ! I have highly platelets it’s reaching 909k im very tired I did the bone marrow and it shows that have mutation and a blood disorder ! And I need to remove 400 to 450 ml of my blood 🩸
Oh, sorry to hear that 🙏
@@doctor_igor Must be polycythemia vera? My mom has, platelets, hemoglobin, hematocrit and wbc are very high. She’s just on 7 meds including aspirin and oral chemo. Can I have your opinion about pcv?
my blood platelets are high 600’-700’s ? i also been throwing up blood clots
Hello. You need to seek for medical help as quick as possible to determine the cause