General Health
Low Platelets in Dengue Does Not Always Mean Hospitalization
Just For Hearts1 min read
Low Platelets count in dengue does not always mean immediate hospitalization.
If Platelets are around 50,000, there is no need to panic and rush to ICU.
Even if Platelets drop to 20,000 but the patient is talking well and eating, they can be managed at home.
However, if Platelets are 80,000 but there is bleeding or confusion, hospital admission and transfusion are necessary.
Therefore, it is not the Platelets count alone, but the patient's clinical condition that determines the treatment approach.
Dr Ravindra L Kulkarni Just For Hearts
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