02/08/2021
What is the treatment for a low platelet count?
The treatment for a low platelet count depends on the cause and severity of your condition. If your condition is mild, your doctor may wish to hold off on treatment and simply monitor you.
Your doctor may recommend that you take measures to prevent your condition from worsening. This could include:
avoiding contact sports
avoiding activities with a high risk of bleeding or bruising
limiting alcohol consumption
stopping or switching medications that affect platelets, including aspirin and ibuprofen
If your low platelet count is more severe, you may need medical treatment. This may include:
blood or platelet transfusions
changing medications that are causing a low platelet count
steroids
immune globulin
corticosteroids to block platelet antibodies
drugs that suppress your immune system
spleen removal surgery
