• Male
• 30 Years
• 21/02/2023

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Does a platelet count of 401 mean I am at risk for blood clots?

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Dr Shaik Kalam

General Practitioner

• MD (Physician)
• 3+ Yrs

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No, a low platelet count reduces the body's ability to stop bleeding.

Dr. Shaik Suggests...

Take a ISLET CELL ANTIBODY Test or Take a ALLERGY, MILK Test

Book ISLET CELL ANTIBODY TestBook ALLERGY, MILK Test

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