Sudden high platelet count

[Blessed2020]

Happy new year! Had a severe flu last week. Took Zithromax then had a severe diarrhea. Am well now but was surprised when I had my blood chem all results are normal except sudden surge platelet count of 900,000. Please help. I am so worried.

[bantam12]

It's common after an infection to have high platelets.

[Blessed2020 in reply to bantam12]

Thank you so much. It makes me feel much better. I had the test yesterday. Is it ok to have another test tomorrow or wait for more days? Really appreciate your response.

[bantam12 in reply to Blessed2020]

I can't see the point in testing so often while your body is still recovering from recent flu infection.

[Blessed2020 in reply to bantam12]

Thanks so much again. I feel so relieved cause that’s my only concern I feel fine and with good appetite now after my flu and diarrhea. I wish you a wonderful, happy and healthy new year. God bless!

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer]

🤔 In both children and adults, infections are the most common cause of an elevated platelet count. This elevation can be extreme, with platelet counts greater than 1 million cells per microliter.

The majority of people who experience this are asymptomatic but a small group of patients with other risk factors may develop blood clots. Platelet counts generally return to normal after resolution of the infection, but this may take several weeks. In some patients, thrombocytosis may be a rebound effect after having thrombocytopenia (low platelets) during initial infection.

Copied from verywellhealth.com

[Blessed2020 in reply to wobblybee]

Thanks much wobblybee. Happy a wonderful and new year!

[wobblybee Administrator Pioneer in reply to Blessed2020]

🙂 Best wishes to you for a very Happy New Year 🙂