inflammation and high platelet count

[quincy842]

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

[Prem Pillay, MD]

I would suggest that you see a rheumatologist and have a thorough evaluation done.

[Zak_Han]

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!