CNN Indonesia
Thursday, 05 Oct 2023 14:30 WIB
Illustration. Pomegranate, one of the fruits to increase platelets. (istockphoto/pjohnson1)
Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —
Decreased platelets in patients dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) needs to be watched out for. Anticipate this by consuming it fruit to increase the following platelets.
DHF cases in Indonesia are currently increasing. In Probolinggo, East Java, for example, hundreds of patients were recorded with dengue fever and dozens of them died.
Cases of death due to dengue fever generally occur due to a drastic decrease in platelet levels.
Platelets themselves are known to have an important role in the body. Platelets are a component in the blood whose job is to help blood clot. A drastic decrease in platelet levels in dengue fever patients can be fatal if left untreated.
Fruit to increase platelets
Increasing platelet levels again can be done in several ways, one of which is by consuming fruit.
Here are some fruits to increase platelets, citing various sources.
1. Coconut water
Coconut fruit is very good to consume when you have dengue fever. Quote Hindustan Timesthe recommended part of coconut is the water because it contains lots of electrolytes.
Coconut water is believed to increase hydration in the body. Adequate body fluids are very important to maintain balance and organ function and help eliminate toxins.
2. Papaya
Illustration. Papaya, one of the fruits to increase platelets. (iStockphoto/ansonmiao)
Papaya is a fruit with a fairly high vitamin C content. Apart from that, this fruit is also rich in antioxidants which can improve the immune system.
The fiber content in this fruit is also quite high and can support digestive health, help prevent constipation, and ensure regular bowel movements.
Additionally, papaya offers a range of vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, folate, and potassium, which collectively contribute to the body’s health and recovery.
3. Dates
Dates can help increase platelet levels which fall due to dengue fever.
Citing various sources, dates contain iron and important nutrients that can increase the number of platelets naturally.
4. Apricot
Apricots contain iron which can increase the number of platelets in the body. You are advised to consume this fruit when you have dengue fever.
5. Pomegranate
Pomegranate fruit is rich in flavonoid polyphenols. This fruit also contains vitamin C and antioxidants which can help strengthen the immune system to fight viruses and diseases and increase blood platelets.
6. Kiwi
Kiwi contains vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, folate and potassium which are good for the immune system. Apart from that, this fruit can also increase platelets and electrolytes in the body.
7. Guava
Guava is a fruit that is rich in vitamin C. This fruit has the effect of increasing the body’s immunity and increasing the number of platelets which have decreased.
These are some fruits that can be consumed to increase platelets in dengue fever patients. I hope this helps.
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