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Should I be concerned if my platelet count is 490?
Yes very much, they may need blood or platelet transfusion
Last updated on 20 Feb 2023
For complete blood count a sample to blood is taken and sent to the lab for evaluation.
Platelets are pieces of very large cells in the bone marrow called megakaryocytes. They help form blood clots to slow or stop bleeding and to help wounds heal.
Eating more fruits and vegetables and alternate nostril breathing can increase CO2 in blood naturally.
Unlikely
The sudden rise in platelets could be due to cancer, trauma or certain inflammatory infections
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