What Causes Swelling And Discoloration Around The Ankles After Resuming Anticoagulant Treatment?
Question: I have history of Blood clots after a torn achilles. I am off Blood thinners and recently my ankles started to swell and there is discoloration around my ankle.. Bruising to a point.
Since seeing these symptoms i started to take blood thinners again until i can get to a doctor..
Since seeing these symptoms i started to take blood thinners again until i can get to a doctor..
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Restarting blood thinners on mere suspicion of a blood clot is not a good idea. The diagnosis should be confirmed, first.
What blood thinner have you restarted and at what dose ?
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
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Dr. M.S. Khalil
Need more info
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Restarting blood thinners on mere suspicion of a blood clot is not a good idea. The diagnosis should be confirmed, first.
What blood thinner have you restarted and at what dose ?
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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