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Platele after dengue
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Do help me
My platele drop to 52000
And on 7th day of diagnosis it rise to 103000
And on 12th day it rise to 210000
And on 19th day it was only 230000
So does this slow rise is normal??
Do help plz
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The platelets variations you have mentioned are according to dengue stages,As the platelet count is normal now , you don't need to be concerned
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Yes, the platelet pattern you’re describing is completely normal after dengue.
Most people believe platelets should “shoot up quickly,” but that’s not how recovery happens.
Let me break down what’s happening in your case:
1. Your platelet trend is completely normal
Day 1–5: Platelets drop (you reached 52,000) this is expected in dengue
Day 6–10: Platelets begin to rise slowly (your 1,03,000 is correct)
Day 10–20: Platelets rise steadily but not fast (your 2,10,000 → 2,30,000 is fully normal)
Platelets do not jump from 50,000 to 3,00,000 in a few days.
The rise is slow, and in many patients it takes 3–6 weeks to come back to their baseline level.
2. Your bone marrow is still recovering
After dengue, the bone marrow needs time to restart full platelet production.
This is why numbers rise gradually, not instantly.
Nothing in your trend suggests a complication.
3. When should you worry?
Only if you notice:
Bleeding from gums
Nosebleeds
Skin rashes (new red spots)
Severe fatigue
Platelets dropping again
You have NONE of these based on your message.
4. What you should do now
Keep yourself well hydrated
Avoid heavy exercise for 3–4 weeks
Avoid painkillers like ibuprofen
Repeat CBC once every 7–10 days until stable
This is the standard post-dengue recovery protocol.
If you want, I can guide you with your complete post-dengue recovery plan
Dengue recovery varies from person to person, so if you want me to review your reports, symptoms, and recovery timeline and tell you exactly what to do each week, you can book a private consultation with me on whatsapp at Nine Three Two Six Zero Two Zero Five Three Six
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Is the slow rise in platelets normal? — YES, completely normal.
Based on your numbers:
• Day 1: 52,000
• Day 7: 1,03,000
• Day 12: 2,10,000
• Day 19: 2,30,000
This pattern is exactly what we expect after a viral fever such as dengue, chikungunya, influenza, or any viral thrombocytopenia.
Why the rise becomes slow after 1–2 weeks
During recovery:
Phase 1: Rapid rise
(First 5–10 days)
Bone marrow becomes active again → platelets rise fast.
Phase 2: Stabilisation
(After Day 10–14)
Platelets rise slowly and gradually, sometimes only 5,000–30,000 per week.
This is normal because:
• Bone marrow is healing
• Body is stabilizing immune response
• Platelets do not need to rise very fast once they cross 1,50,000
Your current value (2,30,000) is NORMAL
Normal platelet range = 1,50,000 – 4,50,000
You are already well within the safe range.
A small increase from 2,10,000 → 2,30,000 in one week is not a problem.
When should you worry?
Only if:
• Platelets drop again
• You have bleeding, rashes, black stools
• Fever returns
• Severe body pain reappears
Otherwise, your recovery is going perfectly fine.
Next Steps
Your platelet recovery is normal, healthy, and expected.
This slow rise is not dangerous.
No treatment is needed now except hydration, good diet, and rest.
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It's totally normal
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Yes... It's normal
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It's completely normal.No need to worry
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This is totally normal...nothing to worry...
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Normal... Nothing to worry
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Yes, this rise is completely normal.
Platelets usually fall, then slowly recover over 2–3 weeks after infections like dengue/viral fever. After they cross 1.5–2 lakh, the rise becomes slower, which is expected.
Your trend:
52,000 → 1,03,000 → 2,10,000 → 2,30,000
This is a healthy, normal recovery pattern. No need to worry if you feel clinically fine.
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Its normal to have such type of rise after recovery
Keep yourself hydrated you're good to go
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It's increasing that. Is good.
Use
Tab platyza two times a day after food for five days.
Papaya leaf juice 20 ml three times after food with honey.
3 times.
Use of citrus fruits lemonade mausambi kiwi gooseberry r very effective in. Platelets o increase.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Jhansi
Avoid.fried and spicy food
Water intake mor3
Do connect and consult Will help you
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Laxmi Koppishetty
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Normal
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Dr. Sharath B S
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Bangalore
Yes it is normal and once it crosses 1,50,000 it is already normal.
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