Ginger root and Thrombocytopenia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Thrombocytopenia is reported as a side effect among people who take Ginger root (ginger), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Vitamin D3, and have Ovarian cancer.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Thrombocytopenia when taking Ginger root. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 604 people who have side effects when taking Ginger root from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Ginger root?

Ginger root has active ingredients of ginger. It is often used in nausea. eHealthMe is studying from 652 Ginger root users. Check the latest studies of Ginger root.

What is Thrombocytopenia?

Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood) is found to be associated with 2,787 drugs and 4,874 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Thrombocytopenia.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

604 people reported to have side effects when taking Ginger root.
Among them, 17 people (2.81%) have Thrombocytopenia.

Could Ginger root cause Thrombocytopenia?

Among these 17 people:

What is the gender of people who have Thrombocytopenia when taking Ginger root? *

female: 92.31 %
male: 7.69 %

What is the age of people who have Thrombocytopenia when taking Ginger root? *

What are other drugs people take besides Ginger root? *

What are other side effects people have besides Thrombocytopenia? *

White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 13 people, 76.47%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 11 people, 64.71%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 9 people, 52.94%
Red Blood Cell Count Decreased: 8 people, 47.06%
Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection): 8 people, 47.06%
Carbohydrate Antigen 125 Increased: 8 people, 47.06%
Constipation: 8 people, 47.06%
High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 47.06%
White Blood Cell Count Increased: 7 people, 41.18%
Hypomagnesaemia (electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally low level of magnesium in the blood): 7 people, 41.18%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Ovarian Cancer (cancer of ovary): 9 people, 52.94%
Pain: 7 people, 41.18%
Constipation: 7 people, 41.18%
Breast Cancer Female: 4 people, 23.53%
Primary Myelofibrosis (primary disorder of the bone marrow): 2 people, 11.76%
Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 1 person, 5.88%
Fallopian Tube Cancer (cancer of fallopian tube): 1 person, 5.88%
Endometrial Cancer: 1 person, 5.88%
Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

YavasogluI, I., TurgutkayaII, A., & BolamanIII, Z., "Chlorella-induced thrombocytopenia", DATA, 2018 Jan .
Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .
Onder H, Arsava EM, Arat A, Topcuoglu MA, "Acute middle cerebral artery occlusion treated by thrombectomy in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome and severe thrombocytopenia", Journal of vascular and interventional neurology, 2015 Jan .
Almarshad HA, "Effect of ginger rhizome extract on lymphocytopenic guinea pig with azathioprine", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Nov .
YavasogluI, I., TurgutkayaII, A., & BolamanIII, Z., "Chlorella-induced thrombocytopenia", DATA, 2018 Jan .
Rasmy A, Rahal M, Kisana M, Ahmad S, Salah A, "Morphine induced thrombocytopenia: A case report", Journal of Case Reports and Images in Oncology, 2015 Dec .
Onder H, Arsava EM, Arat A, Topcuoglu MA, "Acute middle cerebral artery occlusion treated by thrombectomy in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome and severe thrombocytopenia", Journal of vascular and interventional neurology, 2015 Jan .
Almarshad HA, "Effect of ginger rhizome extract on lymphocytopenic guinea pig with azathioprine", African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2014 Nov .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on ginger (the active ingredients of Ginger root) and Ginger root (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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