Platelets are the components that help your blood to clot. When your blood platelet count is low (below 80,000 per ml of blood; normal levels range from 150,000 per ml to 450,000 per ml), youll notice symptoms such as an increased tendency to bleed in the gums, nose and other parts of the body as well as a propensity to bruise easily.
There is no medicine or cure for dengue, said Jaclyn Reutens, a dietitian and the founder of Aptima Nutrition & Sports Consultants. You can only rely on your immune system to kick in and overcome the symptoms.
If you think you have dengue fever, see a doctor immediately, advises the Ministry of Health. The fever may, though rare, progress to dengue haemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome, which are severe forms of dengue infection that can result in death.
WHAT DOES IT CONTAIN?According to Reutens, papaya leaf juice seems to contain vitamins A, B1, C and K, magnesium, potassium, fibre, papain, phenolic compounds and other phytochemicals.
These nutrients in the juice may help with blood clotting and may boost the immune system. Some studies have shown that the consumption of papaya leaf juice has increased some platelet counts.
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