My child have 7.7 lakh platelets

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Hi Doctor, My 2.5 year son diagonest with iron and calcium deficiency and have 7.7 lakh platelets count, i worry is it cause if concern or this count due to iron and calcium deficiency. Please suggest what to do. His calcium us 6. Regards Vishal

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Dr. Manish

Pediatrician 12 yrs exp Vadodara

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First correct iron calcium. And vitD deficiency. Thombocysis correct reactivy.

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Dr. Amit Saxena Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Navi Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amit Saxena

Pediatrician 13 yrs exp Navi Mumbai

Reactive thrombocytosis (increase in platelet count) is a common occurrence with iron deficiency anemia

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consult your pediatrician to start iron and CALCIUM supplements along with VITAMIN D if required

Health Tips

iron and CALCIUM should not be taken together... give them at least 2 hours apart for optimum absorption

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