Platelets or thrombocytes are cells that help the blood to clot and stop bleeding. When there is damage to the blood vessel platelets gather at the damaged site, attach to certain substances and secrete chemical messengers. Then they stick together to form a temporary seal to cover the break in the blood vessel wall.
Thrombocytopenia is low platelet count and thrombocytosis is elevated platelet count. Normal range of platelet count in a healthy individual is 1.5 to 4 lakhs/ cubic mm of blood. An extremely low level of platelets in the body may be seen in dengue, bone malfunction, cancer chemotherapy, etc. Platelet count is especially important to determine if you might be suffering from malaria or dengue. When infected with dengue virus, our body’s capacity to produce new platelets is affected. Platelet count starts decreasing below normal. An extremely low level of platelets in the body could lead to haemorrhaging and bleeding into the brain. High platelet levels are seen in infections, blood and bone marrow disorders, splenectomy, cancer, etc.
Doctors warn dengue should never be ignored as sudden platelet drops can trigger severe bleeding, shock, organ damage and life-threatening complications during infection recovery.
Here, we tell you about certain fruits that can potentially increase your blood platelets.
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Doctors warn dengue should never be ignored as sudden platelet drops can trigger severe bleeding, shock, organ damage and life-threatening complications during infection recovery.
When you eat right, you kick away ailments like malaria.
World Blood Donor Day 2018: Doctors tell you why blood donation is a noble act and can save many lives.
Platelet transfusions during dengue are not always necessary says expert. It could also cause a host of life-threatening health complications.
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The Immature Platelet Fraction (IPF) test during dengue can prevent unwanted blood transfusion along with the complications related to it.
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Here, we tell you about certain fruits that can potentially increase your blood platelets.
The most important component of blood is platelet. So, to increase platelet count add these foods into your diet.
Probably not the most loved fruits, papaya can be your best defense against chronic diseases like Zika, dengue and so on. Know the other benefits of having it.
Clear all your misconceptions about dengue and chikungunya by reading these important pointers.
With the increase in the number of dengue and malaria cases, prevent low platelet count by adding these five foods to your diet.
