Platelet Count Treatment in India

Sneha Williams, a 28-year-old graphic designer,...

Sneha Williams, a 28-year-old graphic designer, had always been energetic until the last few months. She noticed unusual fatigue that coffee couldn't fix, frequent nosebleeds, and small red pinprick bruises appearing on her legs. Her menstrual periods became unusually heavy and prolonged. Initially, she dismissed it as stress from a big project, but when a minor cut took forever to stop bleeding, she grew concerned. Her primary care physician, Dr. Evans, listened empathetically and, noting her pallor and petechiae, recommended a Complete Blood Count (CBC) with a focus on her platelet count. Sneha was anxious during the simple blood draw, fearing a serious diagnosis like leukemia. The results came back showing a platelet count of only 45,000/µL (normal is 150,000-450,000). This led to a diagnosis of Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). Treatment began with corticosteroids, which slowly raised her platelet count. Over six months, with careful monitoring and medication adjustments, her energy returned, the bruising stopped, and her anxiety transformed into relief and cautious optimism. She learned to manage her condition and regained control of her active life.