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I am 53 yrs old and masturbate excessively when 26 and again i got engaged in same. i have brain stroke 6 years back which i feel because of masterba?

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No relationship: Masturbation does NOT cause strokes. But there are indeed many reasons for strokes to occur, and you not only need to uncover cause, but also be preventatively treated to avoid another, even though it has been 6 yrs.

Answered 4/21/2016

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Dr. Kevin Carr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is possible...: It depends on the stroke type and your underlying risk factors. Certainly, heart rate and blood pressure increase slightly during sexual activity, and lower shortly afterward. Rupture of cerebral aneurysm has been associated physical exertion, including intercourse—and orgasm alone has been associated with at least one case of cerebral artery dissection. Smoking, hypertension, etc. increase risk.

Answered 11/28/2017

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