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Could An Electrical Shock Cause Low Platelets?

my son had an electrical shock at work yesterday. We visited er and his platelet count was in the 20 s, reson was unknown, also showed cp was elevated which indicates muscle damage. Today, test were repeated, inluding liver panel, which was normal. Platelets were 30 and cp was normal. Could an electrical shock cause low platelets?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

Yes, electrical shock may lead to tissue injury, and marked thrombocytopenia. It is rare but it can happen. Go to physician for proper treatment.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ishu Bishnoi, Neurologist, Surgical
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Could An Electrical Shock Cause Low Platelets?

Hello, Yes, electrical shock may lead to tissue injury, and marked thrombocytopenia. It is rare but it can happen. Go to physician for proper treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ishu Bishnoi, Neurologist, Surgical