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What Does Passing Of Large Clots When On Coumadin Indicate?
I was put on Coumadin after a clotting incident last month in which I lost part of my small intestine. I have been passing large clots about every hour (half the size of a maxi pad, as big as a tennis ball etc.) on what I am assuming is my period. Is this an emergency situation or one in which I would call the doctor on Monday?
Wed, 19 Oct 2022
Hi,
It is suggestive of Coumadin overdose. Based on the history you seem to be larger doses of the blood thinner Coumadin. I advise you to stop taking this medication and visit the emergency room of a nearby hospital. The bleeding has to be controlled by suitable medications and the dose of coumadin needs to be adjusted.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
It is suggestive of Coumadin overdose. Based on the history you seem to be larger doses of the blood thinner Coumadin. I advise you to stop taking this medication and visit the emergency room of a nearby hospital. The bleeding has to be controlled by suitable medications and the dose of coumadin needs to be adjusted.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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