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Suffered Seafood Poisoning, Not Feeling Fine, On Coumadin For Heart Problem. How To Check If It Is Cleared ?
I got seafood poisoning after eating Grouper wed.7-10 -13 sick all night still don't feel real good I am on Coumadin for heart valve my INR was 7.4 last night it is 3.4 today my stool is black I don't know if the seafood poisoning still with me or not I am on a trip visiting my daughter in West Palm Beach,FL. My INR range is between 2.5 & 3.5 it is 3.4 now should I go to the hospital or wait and see
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
General & Family Physician, Dr. Smrithi's Response
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I would suggest you to go to the hospital as you seem to have some bleeding episodes which may not be related to sea food poisoning
Hope this helps you
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Suffered Seafood Poisoning, Not Feeling Fine, On Coumadin For Heart Problem. How To Check If It Is Cleared ?
Hi Thanks for choosing HCM I would suggest you to go to the hospital as you seem to have some bleeding episodes which may not be related to sea food poisoning Hope this helps you Take care