
How Long Does Heperin Remain In The Body?

Question: I recently spent a week in the hospital receiving IV fluids, at the same time they were giving me shots of heparin to prevent clots while being sedentary. I now seem to be having a hard time controlling clotting such as finger sticks and a small cut on my toe. How long does Heperin remain in your system?
Brief Answer:
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia most likely
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns,
Please note that the heparin's effect lasts only for a few hours. But heparin can cause a side effect called heparin-induced thrombocytopenia which means that you're most likely suffering from low platelet count which causes defective clotting.
You need to perform a CBC to check your platelet count to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask further.
Regards
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia most likely
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns,
Please note that the heparin's effect lasts only for a few hours. But heparin can cause a side effect called heparin-induced thrombocytopenia which means that you're most likely suffering from low platelet count which causes defective clotting.
You need to perform a CBC to check your platelet count to confirm the diagnosis.
I hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee


I just had blood work done upon release from the hospital and my platelet count was Very healthy, 380 with the high normal being 400, so I don't think that is it. If this continues I will call the doctor but Doctors are terrible in accessible in my town.
Brief Answer:
Vitamin k difficiency
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, if your platlet count is within the normal range then you might need to check on your vitamin k level as vitamin k difficiency also lead to increased bleeding tendency.. I hope you find this helpful
Vitamin k difficiency
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, if your platlet count is within the normal range then you might need to check on your vitamin k level as vitamin k difficiency also lead to increased bleeding tendency.. I hope you find this helpful
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Remy Koshy

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