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Can Ears Be Pierced While Taking Warfarin?
Hi! My name is Mary. I would like to know if I can get my ears re-pierced (the holes in them from piercing 40 years ago have closed-up) while taking 7.5 mg of Warfarin 4 days a week and 10 mg of Warfarin on the other 3 days. I don t mind a little bleeding; I just want to know if it safe to have this done. Thank you.
Thu, 6 Jun 2019
Hello,
It is better to stop warfarin for three days prior to ear piercing, otherwise, it can result in torrential bleeding.
Consult a cardiologist and he will explain the risk and benefits of stopping warfarin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
It is better to stop warfarin for three days prior to ear piercing, otherwise, it can result in torrential bleeding.
Consult a cardiologist and he will explain the risk and benefits of stopping warfarin.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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