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What Causes Blood Clots And Bruise On The Right Leg While On Xarelto?
Yes, thank you.My husband has been on Xarelto for almost three months for blood clots in his right leg.Today, he noticed bruising on the top of his right foot, and part of his right ankle looks a bit red, with the veining a little bluer than the left leg.
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
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Because of deep vein thrombosis in leg, bluish discolouration and swelling present
Compression stocking can be wear if needed
Continue xerelto that is rivaroxiban for prescribed duration
You have not mentioned cause for DVT..
If congenital mutation is the cause than life long rivaroxiban might needed
If swelling more diuretic drug can be prescribed
Take care
Hope this will help you
Because of deep vein thrombosis in leg, bluish discolouration and swelling present
Compression stocking can be wear if needed
Continue xerelto that is rivaroxiban for prescribed duration
You have not mentioned cause for DVT..
If congenital mutation is the cause than life long rivaroxiban might needed
If swelling more diuretic drug can be prescribed
Take care
Hope this will help you
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