hello doctor ive been told I have very low blood plaes.  What can I do to build them up.?  Can anything at the health  food help me i had a bone marrow test done didnt get the results yet.  please help.  my name is Barbara Canady   Iam sorry Iam on ssI I dont have enough to take me the doctor tomorrow.  Thank you for being there.
Hi!welcome to Chat Doctor! It is important to note that, even though, the platelet numbers are decreased in thrombocytopenia, their function usually remains completely intact. The treatment of thrombocytopenia is largely dependent upon the cause and the severity of the condition. In general, platelet transfusion is not necessary, unless an individual with low platelets (less than 50,000) has an active bleeding or hemorrhage, Sometimes, transfusion may be recommended without any bleeding if the platelet count is less than 10,000. If a Chat Doctor.  In autoimmune thrombocytopenia or ITP, steroids can be used to weaken the immune system in order to impair the attack on platelets. Take healthy well-balanced diet with plenty of fluids and wait for the B. M result. Hope this helps you! Take care!