The main function of platelets is to promote hemostasis and accelerate coagulation. At the same time, platelets also have the function of maintaining the integrity of capillary walls. So what is the cause of low platelets?

The root cause of low platelets

(1) Decreased platelet production or ineffective death

Including hereditary and acquired Acquired thrombocytopenia is caused by factors such as drugs, malignant tumors, infections, ionizing radiation, etc. that damage hematopoietic stem cells or affect their proliferation in the bone marrow. These factors can affect multiple hematopoietic cell systems, often accompanied by varying degrees of anemia, leukopenia, and a significant decrease in bone marrow megakaryocytes.

(2) Excessive platelet destruction

Including congenital and acquired. Acquired platelet hyperdestruction includes both immune and non-immune causes. Common examples of excessive immune platelet destruction include idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura and drug-induced thrombocytopenia. Excessive destruction of non-immune thrombocytopenia includes infection, disseminated intravascular coagulation, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, etc.

3) Excessive retention of platelets in the spleen

Most commonly seen in hypersplenism.

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Distinguish between low platelets caused by different diseases and identify the cause

①Distinguish from the physical symptoms: thrombocytopenia and The main signs of thrombocytopenic purpura are bleeding and skin purpura; leukemia, aplastic anemia, and myelodysplastic syndrome are diseases originating in the hematopoietic system. Therefore, the symptoms are the same, mainly anemia, bleeding, and infection. However, due to different specific conditions, the symptoms of each disease are different.

②Distinguish from the causes: Thrombocytopenia and thrombocytopenic purpura are diseases that affect the hematopoietic system and are accompanied by abnormal blood changes. The specific causes may be reduced platelet production and excessive platelet destruction. , spleen retention, etc. Leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and aplastic anemia are diseases originating in the hematopoietic system. The specific causes are unknown and are mainly caused by abnormal hematopoietic stem cells or bone marrow hematopoietic failure.

③Distinguishing from blood indicators: multiple examinations of thrombocytopenia and thrombocytopenic purpura show that the platelet count is less than 100,000 to 300,000 cubic millimeters, megakaryocytes are increased or normal, and maturation disorders; leukemia and myelodysplasia Syndrome, aplastic anemia, and blood laboratory tests show that the counts of white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets are reduced to varying degrees.

As we all know, blood diseases affect physical health and can be life-threatening in severe cases. So, what are the dangers of low platelets?

The dangers of low platelets

It can cause massive bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and bleeding in the central nervous system, which can be life-threatening. If low platelets are not healed for a long time, it will cause mucosal bleeding, blood in the stool, hematuria, vomiting, etc., and even bleeding in the cardiac mucosa.

Cause internal bleeding. When platelets are too low, it can cause internal bleeding, such as massive gastrointestinal bleeding, intracranial hemorrhage, etc., which are life-threatening.

Heavy bleeding after surgery. Because the hemostasis and coagulation functions are abnormal, heavy bleeding is often found after surgery. Heavy menstrual flow. Low platelets can cause excessive menstrual flow in young women, and in severe cases, they may even vomit blood and have blood in the stool.

Low platelets can cause unstoppable bleeding, and the most common one is subcutaneous bleeding, which is platelet-low purpura that is more common in the hematology department. The normal number of platelets in the body is 100,000 to 300,000. If it is less than 100,000, it is not a problem for some people. If it is less than 50,000, it is life-threatening. If you exercise a lot, it can cause cerebral hemorrhage or even internal hemorrhage, which is life-threatening.

Myocardial bleeding can lead to arrhythmia or cardiac arrest. Cerebral hemorrhage can also cause coma or death in patients with low platelets. It can also cause premature aging of the skin, melanin deposition, low function of various organs and premature aging.

Treatment and improvement of low platelets

(1) Eat 50 to 100 grams of raw peanuts with skin every day.

(2) 100 grams of peanuts with skin, one pig's trotter, appropriate amount of old lotus root joints, simmer in soup.

(3) 200 grams of peanuts with skin, simmered with 500 grams of meaty spine or pork liver and water.

Diet therapy for low platelets:

15 grams of longan meat, 30 grams of peanuts, 1 egg, the same as the soup, once a day. Longan is warm in nature, beneficial to blood and calms the heart, and peanut is suitable for patients with thrombocytopenia, palpitation, and fear of cold.