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low platelets and internal bleed

Cancer | Last Active: Feb 9, 2023 | Replies (3)
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Urinary catheter - would a bleed caused by the insertion of the catheter cause an immediate medical emergency?

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Feb 9, 2023

From my understanding, rarely, there can be a tiny bit of blood with insertion of a urinary catheter if skin is nicked. But it’s generally minor and stops quickly. However, with reduced platelets there can be more of an issue because of the lack of clotting ability. Bleeding can also be a sign of an infection.
If you’re still having bleeding, it’s definitely something worth contacting your physician for an opinion.

Did the bleeding stop?

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