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What Does High RDW And High Platelet Count Usually Mean?
Question: What does high rdw (17.8) and high platelet (398) count usually mean? I also have low hemoglobin (10.6) and high ferritin (423) and low iron (225). I don't know if this may be related to inflammation of my sciatic nerve which has affected my butt and upper legs and is painful for me to walk, or perhaps due to prediabetes. My cholesterol is in the normal range, though my Triglycerides are somewhat high (167).
I'm tired all the time and take at least a couple naps a day.
I had a successful kidney transplant 3 years ago, but now due to the medications I'm on I have developed prediabetes (glucose 126 and A1C 6.1).
These lab findings have been very recent (last 2 months). Previous to this everything was normal.
I've tried making an appointment with my primary doctor who ordered these tests, but it will take several weeks for a follow-up. I'm 73 years old.
I'm tired all the time and take at least a couple naps a day.
I had a successful kidney transplant 3 years ago, but now due to the medications I'm on I have developed prediabetes (glucose 126 and A1C 6.1).
These lab findings have been very recent (last 2 months). Previous to this everything was normal.
I've tried making an appointment with my primary doctor who ordered these tests, but it will take several weeks for a follow-up. I'm 73 years old.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Those results of your exams are due to the inflammation of your sciatic nerves.
Also ferritin, frequently used as a marker of iron status in individuals with chronic kidney disease, is also an inflammatory marker. The concurrent combination of high serum ferritin and low iron saturation ratio it’s usual in the inflammatory situation
Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Those results of your exams are due to the inflammation of your sciatic nerves.
Also ferritin, frequently used as a marker of iron status in individuals with chronic kidney disease, is also an inflammatory marker. The concurrent combination of high serum ferritin and low iron saturation ratio it’s usual in the inflammatory situation
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Would this also explain my low hemoglobin and high platelet and RDW count?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, the inflammation can explain that too.
Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, the inflammation can explain that too.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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