Follow your clinician’s advice and do not start or stop medications without approval
Address the underlying cause (e.g., infections, immune conditions, medication side effects, vitamin deficiencies, liver disease)
Ask your clinician to check for iron, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiencies and treat if present
Eat a balanced diet rich in folate and B12 (leafy greens, legumes, fortified grains, eggs, dairy, meat/fish)
Ensure adequate protein intake to support blood cell production
Include vitamin C–rich foods (citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, bell peppers)
Limit alcohol and avoid non-prescribed drugs that can worsen platelet counts (especially aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and other blood thinners unless prescribed)
Avoid platelet-damaging activities and reduce bleeding risk (use a soft toothbrush, avoid contact sports, use protective equipment)
Stay hydrated and manage chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease) with your care team
Seek urgent care for heavy bleeding, black/tarry stools, vomiting blood, severe headache, confusion, vision changes, or inability to stop bleeding
If you have severe thrombocytopenia, ask about medical treatments such as corticosteroids, IVIG, thrombopoietin receptor agonists, or other therapies based on the cause
If needed, ask about platelet transfusion for active bleeding or very low platelet counts as directed by a clinician
If you’re pregnant or have a known bleeding disorder, coordinate care promptly with your obstetrician/hematologist