The demand for goat milk has suddenly increased in Gurgaon. It can be gauged from this that where it was earlier available for Rs 50 to 60 per liter, now it is not being found even for Rs 1600 per liter.
Gurgaon
These days the demand for goat milk has suddenly increased in the city. Where earlier it was available for Rs 50 to 60 per liter, now it is not being found even for Rs 1600 per liter. Actually, nowadays many people are coming under the grip of fever. In some of these people, platelets are suddenly decreasing. People say that goat’s milk is very effective in increasing platelets. That’s why they are contacting the goat rearers. At the same time, Ayurvedic doctors also consider it correct. But allopathic doctors say that there is no scientific evidence that goat’s milk increases platelets.
Patients increased in OPD of Civil Hospital
OPD of 800 patients is coming daily to the physician in the Civil Hospital. Out of which 70% of the patients are of fever. These patients are being examined in the government hospital of the city only on the basis of two doctors. In such a situation, many people are engaged in curing fever with their home remedies.
Low platelets does not mean dengue. Platelets are also reduced in repeated fever, hepatitis B, malaria and typhoid. These days platelets are being found low in many fever patients. There is no scientific evidence yet that goat’s milk increases platelets.
                                Dr. Naveen Kumar, Physician, Civil Hospital
Fever cases increased, people are doing home remedies
These days the number of fever patients is increasing continuously. That’s why people are also emphasizing on home remedies. People say that the use of papaya leaves and goat’s milk is effective in increasing platelets. Due to this, people whose reports are talking about platelets being down are looking for milk and leaves. At the same time, tablets made from papaya leaves are also being bought.
Several types of decoctions are helpful in increasing platelets, including papaya leaves. Goat’s milk also works to increase immunity.
                                Anupriya, Physician, Department of AYUSH
Goat’s milk being ordered from villages
Arvind, who lives in Sector-12, said that usually goat milk is available from Rs 50 to 60 per liter, but in view of the high demand, many people have also increased its prices. His sister had got dengue, due to which he had to buy milk for Rs 1600 a litre. People in the city do not have a place to raise goats and cows, only selected people keep them according to the place. At the same time, some people are getting milk from rural areas.
Medical advice is necessary if platelets are low
Normally there are 1.5 lakh to 5 lakh platelets in a healthy human being. There is no need to panic if they are low. Rather, it should be treated. If the platelets decrease rapidly, then the body starts getting rashes. At the same time, if any part of the body starts bleeding, fever, kidney and liver problems, then platelets need to be transfused.
- Do not allow dirty water to accumulate around the house
- Do not eat loose and half cooked food
- wear full-sleeved clothes when going out
