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Dengue fever/platelet reducing
I have got Dengue fever and My platelet count is reduced to 138 in 24hrs. However my doctor hasnt suggested any medicine for dengue. he has given normal antibiotics. Can i have any tablet of papaya leaf extract which will help yo increase the platelet count? if yes, please provide tha name of the tablet.
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Dr. Ruchita Sharma
Internal Medicine
15 yrs exp
Lucknow
Today is what day of fever? If it’s between 4-8 days from day one of fever , you need to observe platelets closely. Papaya leaf extract is controversial for increasing platelets. If ur platelet reduces further you may start it, as it doesn’t have much side effects
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