Thrombocytopenia usually has no symptoms and is picked up on a routine full blood count (or complete blood count). Some individuals with thrombocytopenia may experience external bleeding such as nosebleeds, and/or bleeding gums. Some women may have heavier or longer periods or breakthrough bleeding.
Antioxidants are the best vitamins for immune system support. A diet rich in antioxidant vitamins and nutrients can help maintain healthy immunity to help your body to fight off infection.
4. Zinc. Zinc plays an important role in the body's immune system and deficiency is rare because of the readily available food sources. The Recommended Dietary Allowances for zinc are 11 mg per day for men and 8 mg per day for women. For the vegetarian or vegan, legumes, oats, nuts and seeds are rich zinc sources.