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Answered by Prem Pillay, MDBlank

inflammation and high platelet count

i was told by a doctor that i have inflammation and a high platelet count my body aches all the time my knees and ankles  have swollen up what do you think it might be
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I would suggest that you see a rheumatologist and have a thorough evaluation done.
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Platelets are often elevated in rheumatoid arthritis. The major target organ for this disease is the joint. so ,possibly,it's reason that your knees and ankles  have swollen up .
Take care!
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