I'm a bit worried because I just got my blood test results back, and my PDW is 25.5. The report says the normal range is between 9.6 and 15.2. What should I do next? Should I be concerned about this?

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Dr Chandra P

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hardly matters. No external effort needed, body cop up it's own ok.take LIQUIDS, light diet,rest. That's all.ok.

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