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Given Heparin After Appendectomy. No Family History Of Blood Clot. Why Was It Given?
I was given heparin immediately following appendectomy tuesday night. They gave it 2x day until Friday when I was discharged. Extreme pain in flank area, vomiting and diarrhea brought me back to doc today for cat scan and they said I had internal bleeding (150cc) and that it must have happened from staple not working when they tried to cut off blood supply to appendix during surgery. Why, if I am healthy 40 yr old female was I given heparin if no family history of blood clot?
Tue, 30 Oct 2012
It is unusual to use Heparin immediately following surgery. Have you been told the reason for using Heparin?
I would request you to speak to your Surgeon and ask in detail about need for using Heparin.
I'm sorry to hear that you had internal bleeding post-surgery and needed readmission and wish you speedy recovery.
I would request you to speak to your Surgeon and ask in detail about need for using Heparin.
I'm sorry to hear that you had internal bleeding post-surgery and needed readmission and wish you speedy recovery.
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