What Should I Do If My Platelet Count Is Too Low?

Low platelet count can generally be improved through medication and blood transfusion therapy. Low platelet count may be caused by disorders of platelet production and excessive platelet destruction or consumption, often accompanied by symptoms such as anemia and bleeding. Platelets are small cytoplasm fragments split from the cytoplasm of mature megakaryocytes in the bone marrow. Although megakaryocytes are the least numerous among hematopoietic cells in the bone marrow, accounting for only 0.05% of the total bone marrow nuclear cells, the platelets produced by megakaryocytes are extremely important for the body's hemostatic function.

Platelet production disorders are diseases of the bone marrow hematopoietic system that result in a significant reduction in platelet production, commonly seen in aplastic anemia. Medications such as Aminocaproic Acid Tablets, Prednisone Acetate Tablets, and Platelet Capsules can be taken to increase the number of platelets. When hemoglobin is below 60g/L, appropriate blood transfusion products can be administered as recommended by a physician to replenish platelets.

Thrombocytopenia caused by excessive platelet destruction or consumption is usually due to the destruction of platelets by the autoimmune system, often accompanied by a tendency to bleed. It is recommended to use glucocorticoids as advised by a doctor to inhibit the destruction of platelets by the autoimmune system, or to use recombinant human thrombopoietin for treatment. Patients with low platelet counts are advised to avoid activities, reduce trauma, especially avoid collision injuries, and prevent post-traumatic bleeding. Avoid eating hard foods in daily life, focusing on soft liquid foods, and also avoid eating hot foods to prevent burns and bleeding in the digestive tract.