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How To Improve Platelets Level In The Body?

I am going for an open lung biopsy 2/3/12, went for blood work and found out I have low platelettes. I am a very heavy drinker and I'm sure that is the cause. Is there anything I can do (besides to stop drinking) to still go ahead with the surgery? I don't want it postponed because I've been going through tests since the last week of November and it's been stressing me out.
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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hi, dont worry relaxed. there are many causes of low platelets. its start from simple viral infection to malignancy. first you need to search the cause for that. then you can take treatment accordingly.it will definitly give benefits to you. moreover if your count is not too low then you can go for surgery with slight low count also if anesthtist permits. and if very low then you can go for platelets transfusion also. just consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
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How To Improve Platelets Level In The Body?

hi, dont worry relaxed. there are many causes of low platelets. its start from simple viral infection to malignancy. first you need to search the cause for that. then you can take treatment accordingly.it will definitly give benefits to you. moreover if your count is not too low then you can go for surgery with slight low count also if anesthtist permits. and if very low then you can go for platelets transfusion also. just consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. thanks for using health care magic.