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Signs of low platelets: Various diseases spread during the monsoon season. The most serious disease of which is dengue. Dengue has high fever. Aedes mosquito bites cause dengue disease. Its symptoms are usually like flu, but in severe condition it turns into fever with bleeding, which can also be fatal. There is another problem in dengue fever due to low platelets. Why this happens and what is the symptoms of its deficiency will know in this article.
Dr. Subhash Giri in Medicine Department at RML Hospital It is said that platelets help in freezing blood. When the number of platelets decreases than normal, many types of symptoms appear in the body. According to the expert, if not paying attention to time, then the fatal situation occurs. Dengue mosquito slows down the bone marrow speed, which make platelets. For this reason, the number of platelets starts decreasing 3 to 4 days after dengue fever.
- Frequent nose or gums
When the number of platelets in dengue, the blood stops freezing. Due to this, the patient has problems like bleeding from the nose, bleeding from the gums or bleeding for a long time even after a minor injury.
- Red or purple spots on the body
When the number of platelets in the body is reduced due to dengue, then small red and purple spots on the skin are formed. When the ability to freeze blood is reduced, the veins of blood burst, which are called capillaries. Due to this, red and purple spots start appearing on the body.
- Fatigue with high and persistent fever
Dengue has high fever. It reaches 102 to 104 degrees tax. When platelets start decreasing, the patient gets complaints like weakness, fatigue and dizziness.
- Abdominal pain and vomiting
If there is less platelets, the patient may complain of sharp screw pain. There may be a problem of frequent vomiting. This is a serious situation. Treatment should be started immediately.
- Urine
When the platelets are reduced, the patient’s urine or stool also starts coming. If you see such symptoms, immediately admitted the patient to the hospital.
When to see the doctor immediately?
If any kind of symptom is visible above, then see the patient immediately to the doctor. Keep checking regular blood so that the number of platelets can be monitored.
What to eat to increase platelets
- Papaya, papaya leaves
- Beetroot
- Drink plenty of coconut water
- Eat pomegranate
- Spinach and broccoli