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Question: I'm sorry, clearly I did not mean lobotomized. I meant phlebotomized. He is a varsity hockey player . And wants to get back to hockey .
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thanks for the additional information.
I think he would benefit from a consultation with a hematologist. A bone marrow biopsy might be helpful to further characterize the nature of a possible underlying blood disorder.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thanks for the additional information.
I think he would benefit from a consultation with a hematologist. A bone marrow biopsy might be helpful to further characterize the nature of a possible underlying blood disorder.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Would this be your next step… I will call the hematologist on Monday. If the blood clot is subsiding i, do you still think he needs to be on blood thinners. What about the daily baby aspirin?
Do you think hockey is as dangerous as they are telling us?
So
Much aopreciation.
Do you think hockey is as dangerous as they are telling us?
So
Much aopreciation.
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
I know it is very difficult to tell a young healthy child that he cannot play a sport he really enjoys but I do agree that limiting contact sport participation until this is further characterize is a reasonable approach.
it is reasonable to discuss the case with a hematologist. The hematologist can help generate recommendations regarding how long blood thinners need to be used.
generally the aspirin is indicated if the clot occurred in an artery.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
I know it is very difficult to tell a young healthy child that he cannot play a sport he really enjoys but I do agree that limiting contact sport participation until this is further characterize is a reasonable approach.
it is reasonable to discuss the case with a hematologist. The hematologist can help generate recommendations regarding how long blood thinners need to be used.
generally the aspirin is indicated if the clot occurred in an artery.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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