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What Causes Nasal Bleeding While On Eliquis For Atrial Fibrillation?
Question: Hi, I just started eliquis for A fib. Tonight I had the worst nosebleed of my life - and I typically get them quite often. I still am not sure of the correct treatment - tilt head back or not, pinch nose or not, blow any clots out or not ... Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!
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Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Your symptoms could be related to blood thinning and high blood pressure. Local trauma can not be excluded either.
I recommend tilt your head back and pinch your nose. It is necessary to measure your blood pressure values.
If the bleeding persists, I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and a complete blood count and coagulation tests.
In the meantime, I recommend avoiding the next dose of eliquis.
Hope to have been helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome on HCM!
Your symptoms could be related to blood thinning and high blood pressure. Local trauma can not be excluded either.
I recommend tilt your head back and pinch your nose. It is necessary to measure your blood pressure values.
If the bleeding persists, I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical exam and a complete blood count and coagulation tests.
In the meantime, I recommend avoiding the next dose of eliquis.
Hope to have been helpful!
Let me know about everything!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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