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What Causes Blood In Sputum?
Question: I have quite a bit of blood in my sputum. Lots of phlegm yesterday especially after going to bedRecently have had bloody nose on several occasions. Had a valve replacement in Dec. 2014, done via the leg veins
I take Wafarin 7.5 mg daily plus the usual blood pressure and atrial fib meds., Lasix, digoxin, Breathing at times becomes labored when walking. Checked my temperature at 7:30 am and it was 99. Blood pressure
127/83 pulse 56. Blood sugar 112. Have Type II diabetes, but have never taken diabetes drugs except for
about one month after initially diagnosed in 1995. I am aged 87 as of 4/20/17.
I take Wafarin 7.5 mg daily plus the usual blood pressure and atrial fib meds., Lasix, digoxin, Breathing at times becomes labored when walking. Checked my temperature at 7:30 am and it was 99. Blood pressure
127/83 pulse 56. Blood sugar 112. Have Type II diabetes, but have never taken diabetes drugs except for
about one month after initially diagnosed in 1995. I am aged 87 as of 4/20/17.
Brief Answer:
Keep monitor your situation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking in HCM
I have gone through your concern and i can understand you.
According to the history you explain in some patients who are under treatment with warfarin after an episode of cough might be a bit of blood in their sputum.
This for example might happen during a flu or common cold.
So the most important thing in your case is the amount of blood and the time duration of it.
If it is from a viral condition it will pass soon but if it lasts and the amount of blood increases please get the medical help,talk with your doctor about your problem.Probably he will stop warfarin to you.
If you were my patient i would advice you to monitor your situation in future days having regards to the above.
It does not seems to be e serious situation but take care.
Regards and fee free to ask me again.
Dr.Jolanda
Keep monitor your situation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking in HCM
I have gone through your concern and i can understand you.
According to the history you explain in some patients who are under treatment with warfarin after an episode of cough might be a bit of blood in their sputum.
This for example might happen during a flu or common cold.
So the most important thing in your case is the amount of blood and the time duration of it.
If it is from a viral condition it will pass soon but if it lasts and the amount of blood increases please get the medical help,talk with your doctor about your problem.Probably he will stop warfarin to you.
If you were my patient i would advice you to monitor your situation in future days having regards to the above.
It does not seems to be e serious situation but take care.
Regards and fee free to ask me again.
Dr.Jolanda
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