Liver Cirrhosis necessitating frequent platelet transfusions. Any suggestions to reduce their frequency?

[taniashi_0423]

Hello everyone,

One of my friend's father is suffering from Liver Cirrhosis. He also has Tuberculosis, gallstones, a UTI, type-2 diabetes, and coronary artery disease post-PTCA.

Recently he underwent treatment for Dengue fever, which reduced his platelet count to less than 30,000. While the dengue treatment was successful and he recovered after multiple platelet transfusions, his liver doesn't seem to be supporting the growth of platelets so the platelet count is dropping again and again, necessitating multiple frequent platelet transfusions.

Anything that can be done to support the growth of platelets naturally? Your help and suggestions will be highly appreciated. We're consulting the best doctors, but we need all the information and suggestions that we can get so seeking advice from you guys here based on your experience. Thanks in advance.

[AyrshireK]

I don't think you'll get much guidance here, his circumstances are pretty unique and the Dengue Fever isn't something many of us in the UK will have much experience of. Your Indian doctors are going to be the best placed to give advice.

[taniashi_0423 in reply to AyrshireK]

Alright. Thank you.