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Query: Hi, doctor.Good day.I delivered a baby one-and-a-half years ago, and I experienced complications of thrombocytopenia. The doctors determined it was gestational thrombocytopenia, which would spontaneously resolve within six weeks after delivery. Initially, my platelet count improved from 80,000 to 1... Read Full »
Answer: Hi there, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. When the platelet count falls, heparin is given to prevent bleeding symptoms. If the platelet count is low, it can lead to bleeding in various parts of the body, such as the stomach and intestines. Therefore, ... Read Full »
What foods can help to manage gestational thrombocytopenia?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from gestational thrombocytopenia. I have been trying to eat foods to help raise my count. However, there is so much conflicting information about what foods actually raise or decrease counts that I am really confused. I am wondering if food can help. If yes, I would lik... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Gestational thrombocytopenia is a diagnosis of exclusion. This means all other causes for thrombocytopenia should be ruled out especially the medical history should be taken regarding ITP (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura). If the ITP history is positive then ITP ... Read Full »