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On Warfarin For A-fib, No Improvement In Swelling Days After Fall. Remedy?

I am taking warfarin for afib . I fell the other day directly onto my left knee . Swelling began almost immediately. I went to er. They did X-ray and said no break anywhere. They said my swelling was due to my blood thinner. At this point, it has been 5 days with little improvement. I wasn t told to follow up with anyone. I was wondering how long I may have to deal with this and is there another doctor I should see?
Thu, 8 Aug 2013
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

If there is no fracture, if the joint is free, if there is no further bleeding – you can wait and watch
It takes several days more (two to three weeks) the swelling to diminish and disappear...

Take care     
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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On Warfarin For A-fib, No Improvement In Swelling Days After Fall. Remedy?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic If there is no fracture, if the joint is free, if there is no further bleeding – you can wait and watch It takes several days more (two to three weeks) the swelling to diminish and disappear... Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck