What to do if you have low platelets after chemotherapy



Thrombocytopenia after chemotherapy needs to be treated according to the situation. If the platelet is mildly low, it can be normalized after a period of time with better nutrition.

Most of the chemotherapeutic drugs will cause myelosuppression, which can be manifested as a decrease in white blood cells and platelets, as well as varying degrees of anemia, etc. Specific treatments are as follows:

1. If the platelets are mildly decreased, the platelets can generally return to normal after the treatment of strengthening nutritional support.

2. If the platelets are moderately low, it is necessary to use platelet-raising drugs, such as interleukin 11 and thrombopoietin.

3. If platelets are severely depressed, a single platelet suspension transfusion may be needed to replenish low platelets and prevent spontaneous bleeding due to low platelets.

Thrombocytopenia after chemotherapy should be treated with appropriate drugs under the guidance of doctor, and should be avoided blindly.