Dengue: In case of dengue fever, the platelet count of the patient decreases. Due to this many types of problems increase in the body. Apart from dengue, platelets in the body can also reduce due to chikungunya, malaria and eating disorders. Platelet count can also decrease due to diseases like Vitamin B12 deficiency, leukemia, anemia in the body. But low platelets in dengue are considered more dangerous. In such a situation, let us know what should be the platelet count in our body. What will happen if it decreases too much?
what are platelets
Platelets are found in the plasma present in blood cells. When there is an injury or cut somewhere in the body, platelet cells help in blood clotting. Low platelet count in the body can cause muscle pain, weakness and problems in the knees.
How many platelets should a healthy body have?
According to health experts, there must be a balanced amount of platelets in the blood present in the body. Due to low platelet count, there is a risk of many diseases. Generally, the platelet count in the body of a healthy and normal person should be 150,000 to 450,000 per micro-liter of blood. If platelets are less than 150,000, doctors recommend fruits and healthy foods.
How many platelets are dangerous in dengue?
Dengue is spread by the bite of Aedes mosquito. It destroys platelet cells. For this reason, the platelets of the patient decrease rapidly in dengue. In dengue, it is normal for a slight decrease in platelets from the patient's body, but if this decrease is excessive then it can be dangerous. In dengue, normal platelet count should be more than 100,000. According to health experts, doctor's advice should be sought if the platelet count is between 40,000-100,000. Platelet count below this is a dangerous situation. According to experts, one should not panic if platelet count reaches 40-50 thousand in dengue fever. Proper diet and medicines should be taken.
What will happen if platelets fall too low?
WHO has considered dengue as a serious viral infection. Being affected by it causes problems like high fever, headache, fatigue, vomiting. During dengue, platelets start decreasing drastically, due to which one starts feeling weakness and fatigue. The platelet count of some people falls significantly, due to which they need platelet transfusion. If platelets fall too low, the patient may even die.
Disclaimer: Before implementing the method, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, please consult a doctor or related expert.
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