i am very anemic and have had all tests showing no bleeding anywhere i am female 70 yrs old have had 2 mini strokes and had a stint put in the neck artery feel fine have gained 12 lbs am very active and now am told something about testing for platelets that i dont understand could you tell me about platelets
Welcome to Chat Doctor. I appreciate this thing that you are active in this age after being anemic. Your doctor is advised Platelet count because you have suffered 2 mini strokes. High platelet count also can cause such stroke due to make a thrombus so follow your doctor advise and go for testing of platelet counts. I also suggest you take diet rich in iron to improve in anemia including iron supplements. Thanx for query.