I'm a bit worried because my platelet count came back at 97,000. Is that considered low? Should I be concerned about it, and do you think it's necessary to have my platelets checked again?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Platelet count less than 1.5L is Thrombocytopenia,but transfusion is not necessary for 97K ,Consume Vitamin E rich food for improving platelets

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Answered 04/07/2025

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