Thrombocytopenia - #18604
A few weeks ago, I noticed that I was bruising really easily, even from small bumps that normally wouldn’t leave a mark. I also had some unexplained nosebleeds, which had never happened to me before. At first, I ignored it, but then I started seeing tiny red spots on my skin. When I looked it up, I read that these could be symptoms of low platelets. I got a blood test done, and it confirmed that I have thrombocytopenia—my platelet count is much lower than the normal range. Now, I’m really confused about what to do next. My doctor didn’t give me a clear reason for why this happened, but I do get sick quite often. I also had a viral fever last month, and I read that some infections can cause thrombocytopenia. Could that be the reason? I don’t take any medications except for occasional painkillers—could those have affected my platelet levels? I want to know if there’s an Ayurvedic approach to increasing platelets naturally. Are there specific herbs or foods that can help? I’ve heard that papaya leaf extract and giloy are good for platelets—how effective are they? Should I be eating more iron-rich foods? Also, is there anything I should avoid? I read that some foods, like processed sugar and certain dairy products, can make thrombocytopenia worse. Is that true? One thing that worries me is the risk of internal bleeding. How do I know if thrombocytopenia is serious enough to require emergency treatment? Can this condition be completely reversed, or will I always have to be careful? Doctor, what are the best ways to naturally boost platelet count without relying on medicines? Are there Ayurvedic treatments that can address the root cause rather than just increasing platelet levels temporarily? I’d really appreciate your advice on how to manage this safely.
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