Blood functions are sometimes underestimated by us. But it performs very important functions: it carries oxygen to the cells of the body, and protects against harmful infections, and maintains water balance. Platelets are very important components of our blood. And all is well, when their number is normal, and if the platelets in the blood are elevated, what should I do?
Platelets are very important, especially in critical situations and with large blood loss. It is thanks to them that bleeding stops. Platelets are flat and colorless bodies that form in the red bone marrow and provide blood coagulation. Platelets also nourish the endothelium of blood vessels, performing an angiotrophic function, heal damaged tissues and regenerate them.
In a normal condition, a person can have from 145 to 410 thousand platelets per microliter of blood. Both elevated platelets in the blood and low ones are dangerous. When the level of platelets in the blood is lowered, this phenomenon is called thrombocytopenia. The main symptom of this phenomenon is frequent nosebleeds.
But if the platelets in the blood are elevated, then the consequences can be much more serious. With a high platelet count, scientists have noticed:
- active growth of malignant and other formations;
- increased number of patients with cancer of the blood;
- acute and actively developing infections double;
- chronic inflammatory processes are manifested with greater force.
In addition to all this, platelets secrete adrenaline and serotonin - these are substances that constrict blood vessels and reduce blood flow, which is also dangerous for humans!
What to do if blood platelets are elevated? It is urgently necessary to lower it in order to avoid irreversible consequences.
Platelet Reduction Methods
The first method. Start drinking aspirin or another blood thinning drug. Stop drinking alcohol! Alcohol forms blood clots that interfere with normal blood flow. It is simply contraindicated! Start drinking natural juices or sour fruit drinks, as platelets are afraid of an acidic environment. Cranberry juice is good for this.
The second method. Correcting nutrition is simply a necessity. So you will not only normalize your platelet count, but also improve your overall health. It is highly recommended that your daily diet contain the following foods (if possible):
- the main thing is three liters of water per day and more (namely water);
- walnuts - in addition to regulating the level of platelets, they also contain many useful substances;
- sea kale (I think it’s not worth talking about its usefulness);
- cucumbers to help saturate the body with moisture, almonds and grape juice.
With the daily use of these products, the platelet count will begin to fall gradually, and after a while it will return to normal.
The third method. Traditional medicine has always been in first place for the treatment of problems of this type. I really do not want to swallow aspirin, so grandma’s method can help. For this, dandelion and blackthorn flowers are needed, which are mixed and frayed. Two tablespoons of ground flowers are poured into 400 ml of boiled water, infused for more than 5 hours, then the water is filtered. Using a decoction is simple: 100 ml 2 times a day. The method will be more effective if you refuse meat and eggs for the course period (14 days once every six months).
When treating yourself, remember about traditional medicine. It is advisable to visit a doctor who will establish why the platelets in the blood are elevated. If only aspirin is prescribed, then be treated with folk remedies; if the doctor finds something serious, then he will inform you and prescribe a course of treatment (comprehensive). Take good care of your health!