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Masturbation causes low platelets
A 30-year-old member asked:

Dr. Keith Stockerl-Goldsteinanswered
Hematology and Oncology 31 years experience
Many things: Low platelets are caused either because the bone marrow is not making enough platelets, or they are being destroyed. This is a potentially serious pr... Read More
5.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Hernani Cualinganswered
Pathology 31 years experience
Lots causesneed eval: The mild low platelets plus large red cells suggest metabolic effects, including drugs ethanol , etcetera but may also require additional serological ... Read More
3.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 45 years experience
Just how low?: If the count is between 100000 and 150000, we usually never figure out why and it's not of any concern. The reference range is set so that a few perce... Read More
2.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Is it really ?: Platelets have a short life and are constantly replenished by the bone marrow. If it is "too low" you are not making enough or some issue is causing t... Read More
2.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Tony Hoanswered
Internal Medicine 15 years experience
No, but: No, but low platelets can be a sign of something more ominous, from sepsis to ttp, that may be the cause of the fevers. In addition, some infections, ... Read More
5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old male asked:

Dr. Gary Sandleranswered
Dentistry 55 years experience
Low platelet count: A low platelet count can occur after blood poisoning from a widespread bacterial infection. It would not occur from a tooth abscess or other local inf... Read More
4.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 50-year-old male asked:

Dr. Gloria Walkeranswered
Family Medicine 46 years experience
Low platelets, WBC: There are many possible causes of low platelets and low WBC. Some medications can do this, some viral infections and many other causes. It is best t... Read More
2.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old female asked:

Dr. Eric Chevlenanswered
Internal Medicine - Oncology 48 years experience
Rarely, yes: Most people who take Depakote (valproic acid) have no impact on their blood. Some people, however, can develop low platelets or low neutrophils or bo... Read More
3.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:

Dr. Kenneth Lanieranswered
Pharmacology 11 years experience
Its highly unlikely: Low platelets, or thrombocytopenia, is not a documented side effect of mirena (levonorgestrel). I would consider seeing your doctor to rule out other ... Read More
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old member asked:

A Verified Doctoranswered
30 years experience
No: Low vitamin k can cause your body to have a difficult time making factors that are important for blood coagulation (factors 2, 7, 9, 10) and can lead ... Read More
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:

Dr. Eduardo Haddadanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 47 years experience
Leukemia: Bone marrow malignancies involving the myeloid cells will cause abnormal growth of a certain clone of white cells and inhibit the proliferation of nor... Read More
5.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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