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What Causes Blue Discoloration Around The Mouth While On Blood Thinners?
hello doctor, my friend has a heart condition and takes blood thinners. It is snowing here in wa. at the moment and i noticed his mouth was going blue. he doesn t want me to worry, but i am. could he possibly be too cold , stroking out ? or something? he mentioned something under his breath about a blood clot in the lungs? please give me some facts
Thu, 27 Dec 2018
Hello,
I will suggest blood exams to be sure for the value of the PLT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera,
Oncologist
I will suggest blood exams to be sure for the value of the PLT.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Esmeralda Sera,
Oncologist
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