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Suggest Remedy For Two Blood Clots Under The Right Armpit

Hello, my dad is a 53 y/o whom is in good health other than a smoker. Only meds that he's on is the purple pill. We just found out that he has two bllodclots under the right armpit. My question is can they surgical removed? They have him on bloodthinners. His INR is 1.1 now after 5 days on the medicine. Im really scared that they move to his lungs/heart. Were really confused bout things. I really appreciate any information that you may have. Thanks so much.
Wed, 11 Feb 2015
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Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Blood clots are there
Surgival removal depends on exact site, accessibility, general conditions amd many other factors. But till that he should yake warferrin to avoid further clotting. He should go for regular INR testing and maintain the INR between 2 to 3.
Set the dosage accordingly.
Then if needed and if possible go for surgery.
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Suggest Remedy For Two Blood Clots Under The Right Armpit

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Blood clots are there Surgival removal depends on exact site, accessibility, general conditions amd many other factors. But till that he should yake warferrin to avoid further clotting. He should go for regular INR testing and maintain the INR between 2 to 3. Set the dosage accordingly. Then if needed and if possible go for surgery. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Thanks for using health care magic.