How to Increase Platelet Count
Disease description:
I went to the hospital for a checkup previously, and the doctor told me that my platelet count was too low. I would like to ask, how can I increase my platelet count?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Increasing platelet count is usually aimed at addressing thrombocytopenia, which can be caused by various factors including drug reactions, bone marrow disorders, infections, or autoimmune diseases.
Suggestions for increasing platelet levels:
1. Adjust diet: Consume more foods rich in iron and high-quality protein, such as spinach, animal liver, fish, and eggs. These foods provide essential nutrients for blood cell production and can help increase platelet count. Additionally, fruits like lemons, oranges, and kiwifruits, which are rich in vitamin C, may help alleviate symptoms associated with low platelet levels.
2. Medications: Under a doctor's supervision, thrombopoietic agents such as cepharanthine tablets or recombinant human thrombopoietin injection may be used to promote platelet production and release.
3. Platelet transfusion: For patients with severely low platelet counts, platelet transfusion can rapidly increase platelet levels; however, this method may carry risks such as allergic reactions.
4. Other treatments: Depending on the underlying cause of the reduced platelet count, treatment might also involve managing the primary disease, such as autoimmune disorders or liver disease. Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits and avoiding strenuous exercise can also help stabilize and increase platelet levels.
Any measures taken to increase platelet count should be conducted under the guidance of qualified healthcare professionals.
