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Can not eating cause platelets to drop? i'm normally 120-150k, but wasn't feeling good & hadn't eaten much for a few days due to nausea- result 96k. i rarely dip lower than 110 range. my cbc/bmp was otherwise totally normal.

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Platelets : A single lab result is of no consequence and should not be taken on its own. Good Luck

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Answered 8/19/2019

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A member asked:

Can not eating cause platelets to drop? i'm normally 120-150k, but wasn't feeling good & hadn't eaten much for a few days due to nausea- result 96k. i rarely dip lower than 110 range. my cbc/bmp was otherwise totally normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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