Does anyone know where I can find Papaya Leaf Extract in Phuket? Recent studies have shown that the platelette count in the blood can increase with the use of this treatment with no bad side effects. It seems to be easy to find in Malaysia.

 

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What are those recent studies? 

https://www.bmj.com/content/351/bmj.h4661/rr-4#

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just for info is this a treatment for Dengue  or a preventive /symptom help ?? 

They claim that the treatment helps to increase the platelets count. Below 50 requires IV. Above 100 you are doing OK.

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18 minutes ago, thaisail said:

https://www.bmj.com/content/351/bmj.h4661/rr-4#

 

The source is reliable and valid. Thanks for sharing new information. 

 

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Carica Papaya leaf extract is now being widely used as a treatment for Dengue fever in many countries (1) and in some with the approval of their health authorities (2). A large ampunt of biomedical research has been done on this subject, including three randomised control clinical trials (3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13). There were no reported significant adverse effects following this treatment (7) and toxicology studies ruled out any toxic effects even at higher doses (14).

 

This research has shown many beneficial effects, including reduction in the duration of fever, duration of illness, hospital stay, most importantly fluid leak and the conversion of Dengue fever to Dengue haemorrhagic fever, rapid elevation of white blood cells and platelet counts. This treatment can be initiated at primary care level after confirming the diagnosis with NS1 antigen from the first day of fever.

 

 

Looking at the link no need to buy, easy to make.

Get some leaves, put them through a juicer- cheap as chips.

 

From what I understand it can help as a preventative as well as taking once contracted. 2 tablespoons a day but very sour!

I need to do a blood test for platelet count tomorrow for dengue and I was hoping there was a place to do a blood test in Chalong rather than having to go to Vachira and wait all day. Does anyone know where there might be place that does blood testing in Chalong, Rawai, Kata or Karon?

1 hour ago, thaisail said:

I need to do a blood test for platelet count tomorrow for dengue and I was hoping there was a place to do a blood test in Chalong rather than having to go to Vachira and wait all day. Does anyone know where there might be place that does blood testing in Chalong, Rawai, Kata or Karon?

 

ChoaFa West, about 300m before Big Lotus  then  PTT to way to  Phuket Town.

 

Open 08.30. I thought expensive but good and fast service/results.

Or go to Dibuk.

Fast and good service.

Or go to Dibuk.
Fast and good service.

No Thanks, same owners of Bangkok Hospital. Their prices are outrageous! I was seriously ill one time and went there in a life threatening emergency and was sent home for indigestion. One week later I flew to Bangkok and had my gallbladder removed packed full of gall stones. Perhaps they have better staff now but somehow I don't think so.....


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5 minutes ago, thaisail said:

No Thanks, same owners of Bangkok Hospital. Their prices are outrageous! I was seriously ill one time and went there in a life threatening emergency and was sent home for indigestion. One week later I flew to Bangkok and had my gallbladder removed packed full of gall stones. Perhaps they have better staff now but somehow I don't think so.....


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Dibuk is a lot cheaper than Bangkok Hospital, and yes, fast and good service.

 

I come there often to have bandages changed, and pay just a little bit more than at a local clinic, but much more care is taken.

Today I went to Mission Hospital in the afternoon. In 3 minutes I had my blood drawn. Paid 163 Baht. 30 minutes later I was handed my blood test results. My platelets are now at 150! So I am completely out of danger. No doctor consultation was required. The service was done professional, very fast and with a big smile. It took 5 minutes to pay the bill and the whole excirsize was painless! Absolutely a great hospital where they care more about their patients than thier patient's money. Exact opposite of Bangkok Hospital!

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