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Does Warfarin Cause Large Bowel Thinning?

warfarin (5 years)for couple of DV thrombosis..recently discontinued neurophen cos of sore stomach...past history of ... colitis/diverticulitis....recent very small amount of red mucous on toilet paper.and occasional v small blood traces ... does warfarin cause Large bowel thinning...?
Wed, 26 Feb 2020
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Hi,

Warfarin is unlikely to cause large bowel thinning. Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant ('blood thinner') commonly prescribed to treat and prevent clot formation such as in deep vein thrombosis. Its common side effects include bleeding, necrosis of the subcutaneous fat, and a number of drugs and food interactions. Based on the history you seem to have bleeding from the large bowel apparently caused by warfarin. I advise you to consult your treating to adjust the dose of warfarin to prevent bleeding from the bowel.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Does Warfarin Cause Large Bowel Thinning?

Hi, Warfarin is unlikely to cause large bowel thinning. Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant ( blood thinner ) commonly prescribed to treat and prevent clot formation such as in deep vein thrombosis. Its common side effects include bleeding, necrosis of the subcutaneous fat, and a number of drugs and food interactions. Based on the history you seem to have bleeding from the large bowel apparently caused by warfarin. I advise you to consult your treating to adjust the dose of warfarin to prevent bleeding from the bowel. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician