Low platelets: 5 ways to control low platelets

Platelets are blood cells produced by the bone marrow. They live between 8 and 12 days and its main function is coagulation, to avoid bleeding or so that we do not lose too much blood from an injury. The normal number of platelets ranges from 150,000 to 400,000 per mm3.

Low platelets: when to worry

When the level is less than 100,000, symptoms such as spontaneous bleeding or bruising may appear for no apparent reason or due to small friction. It is important to watch that there is no blood in the urine, when spitting or in the feces, or that the bleeding in the period does not increase excessively. The decrease in platelets can be due to several causes:

A poor or abnormal production of platelets.A lower survival due to mechanical lesions in the blood vessels (due to vasculitis or vascular prostheses, for example). immune disturbance which causes its self-destruction. The body makes antibodies against the platelets themselves, which is known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, which is usually treated with oral glucocorticoids. excessive accumulation of platelets in the spleen, the organ in charge of retaining and destroying these cells, also causes their decrease, which is known as “thrombocytopenia”. Normally the spleen stores 30-40% of the platelets before starting to release them into the circulation, but sometimes it accumulates up to 80%. Other causes may be a infection by viruses, bacteria or protozoa, either a primary disease or the intake of certain drugs. Unfractionated heparin stands out among the drugs that most frequently trigger this process (the use of low molecular weight heparin reduces this risk). There are also some compounds used in chemotherapy.

How to control the decrease in platelets naturally

To promote the proper functioning of platelets and blood clotting, these are the five most important strategies that you should keep in mind.

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Ensure good levels of vitamin K. The functionality of platelets depends on vitamin K, so it is important to control your level. If it is low, it is advisable to eat more foods rich in it (such as green leafy vegetables, broccoli, tomatoes, alfalfa…) and strengthen the intestinal flora, which actively participates in its synthesis:It is essential to follow a diet rich in enzymes. Sprouts, beets, carrots, celery and citrus should not be missing. Aloe juice (10-30 ml daily) is highly recommended for its richness in regenerative nutrients.Periodically perform good liver drainage. The portal hypertension favors the growth of the spleen and, consequently, the sequestration of platelets. Milk thistle extract (400-800 mg daily) is a good ally for the liver; and Ceanothus mother tincture (15 drops, three times a day) is very effective in improving spleen activity.It incorporates a supplement of group B vitamins. Especially the deficiency of folates and vitamin B12 can favor this pathology.Change your attitude towards life. From the energetic or emotional point of view, thrombocytopenia is related to the lack of joy, the feeling of victim and the sensation of vital stagnation. For this reason, working on these aspects and changing the attitude towards life can also be helpful.

Anxiety and low platelets: the view of traditional Chinese medicine

Our body works by infinite substances but its main protagonist is blood, a true transformation of the food we eat.

in chinese medicineis almost always blamed spleen of the blood problems. The spleen is the organ, along with the stomach, that is responsible for generating chi (energy) and xue (blood) through food what we eat After generating them, it is also in charge of transporting them.

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Another very important function of the spleen is hold blood and organs in place. In the case of blood, it means keeping it in the blood vessels.

The function of the liver is to store blood. If the spleen doesn’t make enough, the liver can’t store it. Now, if the organ that receives it and that has to function weren’t efficient enough, we wouldn’t get the optimal production either.

No matter how much you eat and the food is of excellent quality, if the spleen and stomach are not capable of absorbing and transforming the nutrients, it is of no use.

Although the results are already visible in a blood test, it is useless if you do not get to the root of the problem. Stress, anxiety, obsession, irritability and bruises they are just the leaves of a tree signaling that its root needs attention. How to grant it?

For a start, assuming we don’t control anything. Many times we look for the solution outside when we know that the path is within our hearts.

You should think that maybe what is being eaten (in all senses) is not what the body wants and that, for this reason, it does not produce what it has to produce.

Changing your way of being seems very difficult but it is not so difficult. the hard thing is overcome resistance and commit to yourself to try to take care of yourself and respect yourself.