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Suggest Remedy/fruits For People With Low Platelet Count
Hi there.My son has low platelets according to his doctor,he dad been there in d hospital since Monday July 28,since last night he has no appetite to eat anymore.any fruits suggestion please that are suitable for TF boy age 14? He was taken care by my daughter 16 yrs old coz I m million miles away from them. Thank u.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Low platelets are caused due to increased destruction of platelets or due to decreased production of platelets.
Viral infections and drugs are the most common cause of low platelet counts.
Treatment of underlying cause will help to improve the platelet counts.
Fruits or any specific type of food does not have any role in improving platelet levels.
I suggest you to consult a hematologist for clinical evaluation and bone studies to know the cause of low platelet count.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Low platelets are caused due to increased destruction of platelets or due to decreased production of platelets.
Viral infections and drugs are the most common cause of low platelet counts.
Treatment of underlying cause will help to improve the platelet counts.
Fruits or any specific type of food does not have any role in improving platelet levels.
I suggest you to consult a hematologist for clinical evaluation and bone studies to know the cause of low platelet count.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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