my dad has myolodysplasia and was told he could not have any type of alcohol because it would decrease his platelet count, is this true? He is 87,has had 3 open heart surgeries and was diagnosed with this, after having low platelet counts and had tests done.
Hello, Thank you for your contact to Chat Doctor. I understand your health concern, if I am your doctor I suggest you that it is partly true. If you consume high amount of alcohol it will affect the liver which is the accessory production house of various blood cells. So Chat Doctor. I will be happy to answer all your future concern. Thank you, ChatDoctorInfectious disease specialist. Wish you the best health at Chat Doctor.