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What Causes Blood In Stool While On Coumadin?
Hello my mother recently had a stroke. An angiogram located a blood clot in her heart. She is now on Coumadin as well as a number of other medications. She just told me she saw a small amount of blood in her stool yesterday. Should I see a doctor or does this happen with Coumadin
Tue, 4 Jul 2017
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Yes, she needs to be seen because the coumadin may need to be decreased or halted temporarily.
Bleeding is a possible side effect of coumadin but it is a side effect that always needs to be addressed and treated.
It would be best for her to be seen as soon as possible
I hope this helps
Yes, she needs to be seen because the coumadin may need to be decreased or halted temporarily.
Bleeding is a possible side effect of coumadin but it is a side effect that always needs to be addressed and treated.
It would be best for her to be seen as soon as possible
I hope this helps
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