Does a platelet count of 401 mean I am at risk for blood clots?

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Dr Shaik Kalam

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MD (Physician)
3+ Yrs

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No, a low platelet count reduces the body's ability to stop bleeding.

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Take a ISLET CELL ANTIBODY Test or Take a ALLERGY, MILK Test

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My platelet count has suddenly dropped by half. My recent blood test showed a platelet count of 80,000, whereas 10 days ago it was 160,000. My hemoglobin has increased over the same period from 11.7 to 12.2. I have not experienced any fever. I do have some acid reflux issues and occasional palpitations. Recently, I noticed swelling around the left side of my face near my left tonsils and a sensation of something stuck in my ear and tonsils. My doctor said this could be due to a bacterial infection, but I never had a fever. Please advise what could be causing this sudden drop in platelets and if there are any good supplements to help increase platelet count.

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