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Thrombin Deficiency, Bruising On Body. Taking Warfarin. Blood Test Done. Causes For Bruising?
I am a 49 year old woman who has been diagnosed with thrombine deficiency 3, I have been on 15 miligrams of wareifin for several months,I just had my blood work done again just a few days ago, and they kept me at yhe same dosage, but for over a week now i just come up with horrible bruises from barely being touched or bumped,could there be another reason for this other than being to much warrafin?
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
Hi madam
Are you monitoring your PT and INR regularly. Is it in the target range around 3 or higher?.If it is on higher side, then you could have all these symptoms Please let us know.please meet your doctor urgently.Take care.
Are you monitoring your PT and INR regularly. Is it in the target range around 3 or higher?.If it is on higher side, then you could have all these symptoms Please let us know.please meet your doctor urgently.Take care.
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