THROMBOCYTOPENIA (LOW PLATELET COUNT) 

Written by Slawomir Gromadzki, MPH

Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is a problem with normal blood clotting and bruising that results from having low levels of thrombocytes, blood cells produced by bone marrow. Thrombocytes are responsible for helping blood to clot in the arteries and veins and stop bleeding. A low platelet count puts someone at a higher risk for internal bleeding.

Idiopathic thrombocytopenia purpura (ITP) is the type of low platelet count caused by an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune disorders, including arthritis, leukaemia and lymphoma, can trigger ITP. Factors like medication use and toxin exposure can also lower blood platelet counts.

Some cases of mild thrombocytopenia are caused by common lifestyle factors, can be treated easily, and often don’t cause any noticeable signs.

SIGNS

Bruising easily, trouble stopping cuts or wounds from bleeding, frequent nosebleeds or bloody gums, prolonged bleeding from cuts, heavy menstruation, fatigue.

POSSIBLE CAUSES

Deficiency of Vitamin B12, D3, K2, Lifestyle factors, leukaemia, autoimmune conditions and other immune system problem, side effect of taking certain medications, drinking alcohol (slows the production of platelets).

REMEDIES

Vitamin K2 MK7 – 200-500mcg daily with meals.

Sublingual Methylcobalamin B12 – 2000mcg everyday under the tongue after breakfast. Vitamin B12 or folate (vitamin B9) deficiency can both cause mild to moderate low platelet counts.

Vitamin D3 – 5000IU every day after breakfast.

Magnesium citrate powder – 200mg  (half teaspoon) with water or food twice daily.

Find and treat underlying cause(s).

LIFESTYLE

Avoid alcohol, avoid refined sugar and other refined products, eat more raw fresh vegetables and other unrefined unprocessed plant foods, exercise every day.

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS

Avoid aspirin (blood thinner).

Detoxify the body.

Implement principles from HEALTH RECOVERY PLAN

 

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