Sage-Tips

Can platelet count be increased?

Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps your platelets group together and function efficiently. It also helps you to absorb iron, which may also help to increase platelet counts. The book Vitamin C: Its Chemistry and Biochemistry reported a rise in platelet count in a small group of patients who received vitamin C supplementation.

How can I increase my platelet count ITP?

Your doctor will likely suggest these treatments for ITP first: Corticosteroids. Dexamethasone or prednisone is typically prescribed to raise your platelet count. You take it once a day in the form of a pill or tablet.

Can you get over ITP?

A: While there is no cure for ITP, many patients find their platelet count improves following treatment. What proves difficult for many ITP patients is finding the treatment that works for them without unwanted side effects. Some patients report that changing their diet or lifestyle helps them feel better.

Can low platelets improve?

People with a low platelet count may be able to improve their condition by eating specific foods and taking supplements. It can also be helpful to avoid alcohol, aspartame, and other foods that decrease platelet levels.

What foods should you avoid with ITP?

Eat Less…

• Canned and frozen foods and leftovers. The nutritional value of food deteriorates with time.
• White flour, white rice and processed foods.
• Hydrogenated, partially hydrogenated or trans-fats.
• Sugar.
• Dairy products.
• Meat.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Foods that can interfere with blood clotting.

What is the life expectancy of someone with ITP?

Chronic ITP can last for many years. People can live for many decades with the disease, even those with severe cases. Many people with ITP are able to manage their condition safely without any long-term complications or a decreased life span.

Is ITP an autoimmune condition?

Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder that causes you to have low platelet levels. Platelets are cell fragments that are found in the blood and normally help the blood to clot. In people with ITP, the body produces antibodies that attack and destroy the platelets.

Is lemon good for platelets?

Food such as orange, lemon, kiwi, bell peppers, spinach and broccoli are a rich source of vitamin C. Vitamin C is a strong antioxidant and a high dose of this vitamin prevents the free radical damage caused to the platelets.