Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Blood Loss From Tumor After Having Blood Thinners For Cardiac Attack?
Hi,
My father is suffering from Anal Rectum cancer .Recently he had a cardiac attack due to which he has been put on blood thinners.Due to blood thinners, there is lot of blood loss from the tumour, and he has to be constantly given blood.
Need your opinion on the same.
Thanks.
My father is suffering from Anal Rectum cancer .Recently he had a cardiac attack due to which he has been put on blood thinners.Due to blood thinners, there is lot of blood loss from the tumour, and he has to be constantly given blood.
Need your opinion on the same.
Thanks.
Mon, 21 Sep 2015
Patients on anti-platelet drugs are prone to bleed easily and tumors usually have increased blood supply so that's the reason he bled. These drugs are required to prevent heart attacks in future.
May he get well soon.
Regards,
Dr. Maria Daud
May he get well soon.
Regards,
Dr. Maria Daud
I find this answer helpful
1 user finds this helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....