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Will Blood Thinners Suffice To Heal Blood Clot And Extreme Pain In Arm?
my husband is being treated for a a blood colt that thake up is hole left leg
he is on blood tinner lever is 2.4 as or last nite hed pain under the right arem put ice on it
id not help and it is puffy he dose not work and is 66 years spend not doing anthing sence this happen a month agoe
does the pain and the puffyness under the right arm mean anything its from the arm pit down the side
he is on blood tinner lever is 2.4 as or last nite hed pain under the right arem put ice on it
id not help and it is puffy he dose not work and is 66 years spend not doing anthing sence this happen a month agoe
does the pain and the puffyness under the right arm mean anything its from the arm pit down the side
Mon, 23 Dec 2013
Hi,
The pain and puffiness may indicate an infection in the area. Infections in the armpit are quite common. Alternatively, it may be related to a clot. However, with an INR 2.4, this is unlikely.
I suggest you see your doctor for an examination and further treatment.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
The pain and puffiness may indicate an infection in the area. Infections in the armpit are quite common. Alternatively, it may be related to a clot. However, with an INR 2.4, this is unlikely.
I suggest you see your doctor for an examination and further treatment.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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