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What Causes Dark Bruise On The Upper Stomach And Rib Cage While On Blood Thinner?

I was perscibed a blood thinner for blood pressure 6 years ago, i all of a sudden experienced 2 large deep colored bruises on my upper right stomach just under my rib cage.Now I have a swelling everytime I eat or drink anything,very painfull and uncomfortable.I just recently finished epclusa for Hep C It still is there,any ideas? YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 18 Oct 2017
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If you are on blood thinners and spontaneously bruise in my experience there could be something wrong with your blood making clots or your blood is way thinner than normal due to the blood thinners.I suggest you see a doctor so as to investigate and do you INR .
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What Causes Dark Bruise On The Upper Stomach And Rib Cage While On Blood Thinner?

If you are on blood thinners and spontaneously bruise in my experience there could be something wrong with your blood making clots or your blood is way thinner than normal due to the blood thinners.I suggest you see a doctor so as to investigate and do you INR .