A normal platelet count in adults is roughly 150,000–450,000 per microliter of blood. A lower count (thrombocytopenia) can have many different causes, and some are serious – so it should always be investigated by a doctor. Seek urgent medical care for heavy or unexplained bleeding, blood in urine or stool, or a very low platelet count.
The homeopathic medicines below are those most often considered as part of an individualised plan alongside proper medical evaluation and monitoring.
About low platelet count
Platelets are small cell fragments, made in the bone marrow, that help the blood clot. A low count (thrombocytopenia) can arise when the marrow makes too few of them (for example with vitamin B12 or folate deficiency, liver disease, some infections such as dengue, or bone marrow disorders), when they are destroyed faster than normal (immune thrombocytopenia, certain medicines, autoimmune diseases), or when an enlarged spleen holds on to too many. Common signs are easy bruising, tiny red-purple dots on the skin (petechiae), nosebleeds, bleeding gums, heavier periods, and blood in the urine or stool. The cause is found with a complete blood count and further tests chosen by your doctor, and the right treatment depends on that cause.
Wondering which of these medicines is right for you?
Every person with low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) is different, and so is the medicine that works best for them. To discover the best-suited homeopathic medicines for low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) for you, consult our experts. They will study your symptoms, your past treatment history and your personality, and then find the homeopathy medicines that suit you best.
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Homeopathic medicines for thrombocytopenia
These are ten of the medicines most often considered in homeopathy for a tendency to bleed or bruise, with the traditional indications for each:
- Chininum sulphuricum – marked weakness and debility after loss of blood or body fluids, with complaints that recur at regular intervals and sometimes ringing in the ears.
- Crotalus horridus – a tendency to bleed from several places at once, with dark blood that clots poorly, easy bruising and a generally run-down state.
- Hamamelis virginiana – passive, dark venous bleeding (such as nosebleeds) with a feeling of soreness or bruising in the affected parts.
- Lachesis – bleeding with dark, purplish discolouration of the skin, intolerance of tight clothing around the neck, and symptoms that feel worse after sleep.
- Mercurius solubilis – spongy, easily bleeding gums with offensive breath, increased salivation, and sensitivity to both heat and cold.
- Phosphorus – bright-red bleeding from small cuts or the nose, easy bruising, with a sensitive, anxious temperament and a thirst for cold drinks.
- Arnica montana – easy bruising from the slightest knock, with a sore, bruised feeling all over and a dislike of being touched.
- Millefolium – bright-red, free bleeding (such as nosebleeds or bleeding gums) without pain, in people prone to haemorrhage.
- Arsenicum album – a tendency to bleed with marked weakness, pallor, restlessness and anxiety, and symptoms that are worse around midnight.
- Terebinthina – passive, dark bleeding with a tendency to purple spots on the skin, often with blood in the urine and a dull ache in the kidney region.
Supportive measures
Follow your doctor’s advice on monitoring your platelet count. Avoid aspirin and other anti-inflammatory painkillers unless your doctor has approved them, since they can increase bleeding. Eat a balanced diet that includes folate- and vitamin B12-rich foods, limit alcohol, and avoid activities with a risk of injury if the count is very low. Homeopathic treatment should be used alongside, not instead of, medical evaluation and monitoring.
Homeopathic treatment of low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) at Welling Homeopathy
These are only basic indications – many more homeopathic medicines are used for low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), and the right one is chosen after detailed case-taking by an experienced doctor. To find out about homeopathic treatment of low platelet count (thrombocytopenia) at Welling Homeopathy, contact a Welling clinic or call +91 80 80 850 950 for a consultation in person or online.
Disclaimer: this page is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Results vary from person to person.
