How To Increase Platelet Levels

How To Increase Platelet Levels

Platelets play an important role in our body as they work in the process of blood coagulation. A normal platelet count ranges from 150000 - 450000 but certain diseases can cause the number to decrease drastically, causing a risk of internal bleeding if the count is less than 10,000. It is important to be aware of platelets and our health and seek medical advice should you identify any abnormality. If your platelet count is low here we explain some strategies to increase platelet levels.

Steps to follow:
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Low platelets can be caused by severe infections, diseases such as dengue fever, diseases of the spleen, haemolytic anemia, Vitamin K deficiency and more serious diseases such as leukemia or as the result of chemotherapy. It is important to monitor levels and try to keep them up as much as possible.

Moreover, the opinion of a specialist is fundamental, as it's necessary to determine the exact cause of a decrease in platelet levels so you can get appropriate treatment.

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First of all, if you cave noticed a decrease in platelet level it's important to stay hydrated, not only drinking water but also taking isotonic sports drinks such as Gatoreade or Powerade that provide minerals.

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Citrus fruits and vegetables such as carrot and celery are known to provide many vitamins and these are also thought to increase platelet levels. Of course it depends on what the cause of your low platelets is but this will work well in the case of dengue fever.

It's recommendable to add citrus fruits to your diet such as strawberries, orange, kiwi, mandarin or guava.

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If the origin of your low platelet levels is anemia it is important to eat foods which are rich in iron such as spinach, lentils, lean meats, liver and iron supplements. You must work to improve your diet and eat foods that will generate a large supply of vitamins and minerals.

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Other great foods to raise platelets are guava and red pepper. In Latin America it is customary to unite them in a juice; lots of vitamins from both these sources will help our body to produce more platelets, improving our condition and giving us the necessary nutrients and energy that our body needs.

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Resting is very important when suffering from a fall in platelet levels. Avoid strenuous activity and rest a lot, this will help in the recovery process, especially if you have diseases such as Dengue or anemia.

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These are just some suggestions, but if you are suffering from a disease that has affected your platelet levels it is important to talk to a specialist about which foods or medicines can help in raising levels. The underlining condition will determine whether you can achieve satisfactory results or not.

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And if you want to know more about this topic refer to our article what are the symptoms of low platelets or foods that raise platelet levels so you can incorporate these into your diet and improve your health.

This article is merely informative, oneHOWTO does not have the authority to prescribe any medical treatments or create a diagnosis. We invite you to visit your doctor if you have any type of condition or pain.

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Tips
  • If after a platelet count they remain low you should visit your doctor immediately
  • Platelet counts are not a game, keeping them within normal range is very important for the proper functioning of our body. It is important to take this matter seriously