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Low platelet count
Hi Doctor, my platelet count and RBC count is low as per attached report. What should i eat to make it normal?
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Would require a proper history, any symptoms, alcohol intake , liver function test. Please consult.
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Many causes.please consult.
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Get on peripheral blood smear examination done to confirm they are low or not. Sometimes machine miss giant platelets and high MPV does not get included in the platelet count. Once peripheral smear examination also confirms platelets are low, then you need follow-up.
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Test report shows a slightly lower platelet count and total rbc count.Repeat CBC after a month along with vitamin b 12.You can use papaya leaves extract tablet caripill daily for a few weeks
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Any illness in recent or remote?
Add papaya leaf juice home made 10 ml with honey three times.
Platyza two times after food for five days.
Add beetroot carrot pomegranate juice.
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Probably lab variation..
Need full history and examination of the patient
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Relate with symptoms if any otherwise repeat the tests with manual platelet count
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I don't think that you need to be worried about 117k platelet count.
What I would suggest is:
1) Watch out for any active bleed (including dark brown stool/sputum/vomitus).
2) Repeat CBC after 1-2 days to ensure that it's not a declining trend.
In case any of the above two occur, consult a doctor immediately.
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Need to know if you have any recent illness.
If so it may be a temporary low platelet
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repeat the test
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consulted doctor for more clinical history and examination
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Blood tests: B12, folate, LFT, INR and blood film
Ultrasound abdomen to check spleen size.
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From the Complete Blood Count report you shared:
• Hemoglobin: 13.4 g/dL – normal
• RBC count: 4.38 million/µL – slightly on the lower side but still close to normal
• Platelet count: 117,000/µL – mildly low (normal usually 150,000–450,000)
• WBC and differential counts – normal
A platelet count of 117,000 is called mild thrombocytopenia, but if you have no symptoms like bleeding gums, nosebleeds, or easy bruising, it is often temporary and can occur after a recent viral infection, stress, or nutritional deficiencies.
Your hemoglobin and red cell indices are normal, so the slightly low RBC count alone is usually not clinically significant.
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• Repeat the Complete Blood Count again after 2–3 weeks to see if platelet count improves.
• If platelets drop further or remain low, a doctor may check Peripheral Blood Smear, Vitamin B12 Test, or Folate Test.
• Seek medical evaluation urgently if you notice bleeding, purple spots on skin, or frequent bruising.
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Foods that support platelet production and healthy blood cells include:
• Papaya leaf extract or papaya fruit (commonly used for platelet support)
• Pomegranate and beetroot for iron and antioxidants
• Green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli
• Dates, raisins, and jaggery for iron support
• Eggs, fish, and dairy for protein and vitamin B12
Also ensure adequate hydration, proper sleep, and avoid alcohol or unnecessary painkillers like NSAIDs which may affect platelets.
In many young individuals, mild platelet reduction improves on its own. If you want, you can book an online consultation and share whether you had recent fever, viral illness, or medications, so I can guide you more precisely on whether this needs further evaluation.
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Green leafy vegetables, pumpkin, kiwi, beetroot, oranges, legumes, pappaya are some of the veg. Sources to increase platelets.
Take tab prednisolone 20mg one daily for 5 days.
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Green vegetables, pomegranate ,coconut water and kiwi to normalize your blood profile very well and its also increased your platelet definitely. If you have no symptoms then no worry about it but include these fruits in your diet.
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Do consult
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Are their any symptoms
You can consult me for better Advise
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Any recent fever or any other health problems ?
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Low platelets
Needs further evaluation
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Have papaya and greens
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Rekhit Gupta
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Sirsa
You Need physical consultation
Visit your nearest dermatologist
For further expert opinion
You can contact me on whats app on 7o15oo8352 or direct consultation on practo
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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