I've been feeling okay, no fever or injuries, but I'm still a bit concerned. I recently got my blood work done, and my white blood cell count is at 11.8k and platelet count is 11.5 lakh. Not sure if this is something to worry about. What could be causing these numbers to be on the higher side?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Your bilirubin levels show a mild elevation, which can be caused by various factors such as:

Liver inflammation or injury Hemolytic anemia Gilbert's syndrome

Your ASTSGOT and ASTSGPT levels are slightly elevated, indicating mild liver stress.

Consult your doctor to discuss the results and determine the underlying cause.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Low PCV (35%) suggests mild anemia, which could be caused by nutritional deficiencies or other health issues. High neutrophil count (74%) points to an active infection or inflammation in your body, most likely bacterial. Your total WBC count is normal, and your lymphocyte count is not alarmingly low.

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