- Male
- 29 Years
- 03/09/2025
I am a COVID patient. It has been 20 days, and now I only have slight weakness and cough. Yesterday, I got my blood report, which showed high potassium level and high platelet count. What should I do now, and how can I reduce their levels?
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Dr Yusuf Mohammad
General Practitioner
- MBBS
- Advanced Certificate Course in Dermatology
- 8+ Yrs
Elevated potassium and platelet count post COVID could be due to inflammation or recovery phase. Avoid potassium rich foods and recheck after hydration. Consult your doctor if values remain elevated.
Dr. Yusuf Suggests...
Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a CRP Test (C - Reactive Protein) Test
Answered 03/09/2025
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