How to Get Platelets Back Up

Platelets are responsible for the clotting process within the blood. A low platelet count -- a condition known as thrombocytopenia -- is dangerous and can lead to internal bleeding. The condition can be caused by a number of factors, including anemia, cancer treatments, certain medications and dengue fever, which is a mosquito borne disease found in Asia and Africa. Raising blood platelet levels can be difficult and transfusions may be required in extreme cases. Nevertheless, there are certain noninvasive steps that you can take that may ensure an adequate platelet count.

Things You'll Need

• Fruits and vegetables
• Vitamin supplements

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Instructions

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  Eat a balanced diet that includes lots of fruits and vegetables. These foods are full of vital vitamins and minerals that are utilized in the body to help in platelet creation.

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  Take supplements to increase the amount of vitamins and minerals taken into the body. Two very important factors in platelet creation are calcium and vitamin K. Any supplement taken must contain these two items.

• 3

  Increase your intake of vitamin C, a water soluble vitamin. Excess amounts of the vitamin are expelled from the body via urination and will cause no harm.

• 4

  Avoid taking medicines that reduce platelet counts. Medications to avoid include aspirin, Ibuprofen and Naproxen. Consult with your pharmacist or doctor to see if any other medications you are taking could lower your platelet count.