Dear Sir/Madam, I need urgent advice on how to increase my platelet count. Due to dengue, my platelet count has been decreasing day by day. Please suggest what I can do urgently to raise my platelet levels.

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Dr Vasanthasree Nair

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Falling platelets are common in dengue, especially from Day 3 to Day 6. Include papaya leaf juice extract ( twice a day), kiwi, pomegranate, coconut water. Take ORS, fluids every 2 hours, avoid oily or spicy foods. Monitor platelets twice daily and admit if platelets drop below 75,000 or if bleeding starts.

Dr. Vasanthasree Suggests...

Take a CBC Test (Complete Blood Count) Test or Take a LFT (Liver Function) Test Test

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