Dengue: Is papaya leaf juice beneficial in dengue, can consume to increase platelet count?

Cases of mosquito-borne diseases are increasing across the country. According to recent data, there is an increase in dengue-malaria cases in Karnataka, Assam, Maharashtra and the capital Delhi-NCR. These diseases caused by mosquito bites can even be fatal in some situations. Especially in dengue and chikungunya, if timely treatment is not available, it has been seen as a risk of organ damage.

Health experts say, the way dengue-malaria cases are increasing, all people should keep making efforts to prevent it. Dengue in children and the elderly can cause severe symptoms and it is very important to take precautions.

If anyone gets dengue, be sure to get tested in time. Symptoms of dengue-malaria are almost similar so correct diagnosis and timely treatment can be achieved through screening. In addition, be sure to consult a doctor before using any home remedies for the disease.

Papaya leaf juice in dengue
There is a lot of talk about papaya leaf juice during dengue season. Low platelet count is more common in dengue patients. It has been believed that papaya leaf juice can be great for increasing platelet count. Is papaya leaf juice really beneficial for dengue patients? Can its consumption increase platelet count?

Many studies show that both the papaya fruit and the juice of its leaves can offer health benefits in a variety of ways, so can it be used as a treatment for dengue?

How to increase platelet count?
There is no specific treatment yet for dengue, few drugs have been given to control its symptoms. To understand whether papaya leaf juice is beneficial, a team of doctors included dengue patients in a study. Human studies found that papaya leaf extract can increase blood platelet levels.

What did the studies show?
Papaya leaves also have the ability to increase platelet count. According to a study, papaya leaves have been used to treat thrombocytopenia in areas where dengue fever is endemic. Thrombocytopenia is a condition that causes a low blood platelet count. Because of this, the blood cannot clot.

Platelets, help form clots to stop bleeding and heal wounds. This is the reason why the risk of bleeding increases in case of dengue when platelets are low.

Drink papaya leaf juice in dengue or not?
Now the question is whether to drink papaya leaf juice if you get dengue or not. Doctors say, dengue is considered a serious condition and can have life-threatening side effects. Therefore, if you have symptoms, see a doctor for examination and timely treatment. Papaya leaf juice may be beneficial in reducing symptoms in dengue but any other adjuvant treatment should be avoided without medical advice.

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