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Low platelet count: A low amount of platelets in the blood can prove to be a serious condition. Because it causes excessive bleeding from the body. In such a situation, immediate treatment and avoiding certain foods is necessary when platelets are low.
Platelets are small blood cells found in the blood that play an important role in blood clotting. If you have a low number of platelets, you may be at risk for excessive bleeding.
Low platelet count is also called thrombocytopenia. It is also caused by genetic reasons but its cases are very rare. But diseases like dengue, leukemia, cancer, medical conditions and certain types of medicines usually cause low platelet count in many people.
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, The normal platelet count range for men is 150,000 to 450,000 per microliter and for women it is 150,000 to 350,000 per microliter. It can be detected by a complete blood test (CBC).
5 Symptoms of Low Platelets
Bleeding from the nose or gums
easy bruising and bluish skin
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Black or bloody stools
small red spots under the skin
Treatment of low platelets
Treatment for low platelets depends on the underlying cause. If the cause is an infection, you may be given antibiotics or other medications. If the cause is an autoimmune disease, you may be given medications that suppress the immune system. If the cause is cancer, you may receive cancer treatment.
Avoid these 10 things if you have low platelets
When the amount of platelets in the body is low, one should not consume alcohol, fried foods, red meat, high sodium foods, garlic, onion, tomato, turmeric, ginger, foods with high glycemic index. These foods work to thin the blood further in the body and prevent clots from forming.