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What Could Sudden Inflammation And Bruising On Elbow While On Xerelto Indicate?

I am currently on xeralto and experienced a sudden tennis ball size inflammation on my elbow and had previously had a large bruise in the area. The inflammation has slightly decreased in the 24 hours I ve had it but is now bruising. How concerned should I be at this point?
Thu, 6 Aug 2015
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Welcome to HCM, I have gone through you query and understood your concerns, Im think that you are experiencing a common Xarelto side effect, this blood thinner can cause uncontrollable bleeding in some users, while you take Xarelto you are likely to bruise more easily and it may take longer for bleeding stop, some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention, this side effect may go away during treatment as your body adjust to the medicine, also your doctor may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce this bleeding, do not stop taking Xarelto without talking with your doctor first, stopping it increases yor risk of having a DVT or PE blood clot or stroke
I advice you be careful in your daily basis activities to avoid trauma, check your diet and if you are taking other medicine even vitamins (may also interact with your blood thinner) avoid alcohol consumption, you might have to have your blood tested often, this helps your doctor decide how much medicine you need.

Please kindly rate if my advise has been helpful
Wishing you a good health
Dr Tania Portelles-Driggs
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What Could Sudden Inflammation And Bruising On Elbow While On Xerelto Indicate?

Welcome to HCM, I have gone through you query and understood your concerns, Im think that you are experiencing a common Xarelto side effect, this blood thinner can cause uncontrollable bleeding in some users, while you take Xarelto you are likely to bruise more easily and it may take longer for bleeding stop, some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention, this side effect may go away during treatment as your body adjust to the medicine, also your doctor may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce this bleeding, do not stop taking Xarelto without talking with your doctor first, stopping it increases yor risk of having a DVT or PE blood clot or stroke I advice you be careful in your daily basis activities to avoid trauma, check your diet and if you are taking other medicine even vitamins (may also interact with your blood thinner) avoid alcohol consumption, you might have to have your blood tested often, this helps your doctor decide how much medicine you need. Please kindly rate if my advise has been helpful Wishing you a good health Dr Tania Portelles-Driggs