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Is Platelet Count Of 125 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Tue, 24 Jan 2017

Question: My platelt count is 125. Everything else on my blood test came back mostly normal. What does this mean? My thyroid level dropped too. so what does this mean? I also have the worst pain under both my ribs that comes and goes. Anything related to the platelets?

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello dear. Platelet counts are ok. Share the thyroid report

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Welcome to HCM. A borderline low platelet count on a few occasion is acceptable. Platelets have a variable rate of production as well as destruction and any count above 1 lac will be acceptable. Pain under the ribs needs evaluation by clinical examination and a chest xray if required. However, it has nothing to do with the platelet counts.
I need to see your thyroid report and the treatment for it if you are receiving anything.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (2 hours later)

platelets have also been low since XXXXXXX this time they are much lower.

I am a hypochondriac and worry frequently. I dont know what to do and I stress that I have cancer and dieseases. Just need some relief and opinion/advice.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hello. Your reports are normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear. Your all reports seems normal. So there is no need for undue stress.
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy