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Vein That Looks Ruptured In The Crook Of Left Elbow, On Plavix, Baby Aspirin. What's This ?
I noticed tonight that I have a vein that looks like it has ruptured in the crook of my left elbow . I can literally see that it is coming from the outer vein in that area. I do not remember hitting it and it just doesn t look like a normal bruise . It was not there earlier today. I am on Plavix and a baby aspirin , as I had a heart attack 2 yrs ago, and I am 43.
Thu, 5 Sep 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
As you are on Plavix (clopidogrel) which is an antiplatelet agent, chances of bleeding tendency is high even for trivial unnoticed trauma. I suspect the same in your case.
There is nothing to panic about the situation.
* Do ice packing over the affected area once in 2-3 hours which will reduce the expansion of the bruise by way of vasoconstriction.
* Use an elastic compression bandage around the bruised area
* After 72 hours, apply moist heat fomentation for the resolution of the bruise
If your condition is not improving with the above measures, consult your treating doctor for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
As you are on Plavix (clopidogrel) which is an antiplatelet agent, chances of bleeding tendency is high even for trivial unnoticed trauma. I suspect the same in your case.
There is nothing to panic about the situation.
* Do ice packing over the affected area once in 2-3 hours which will reduce the expansion of the bruise by way of vasoconstriction.
* Use an elastic compression bandage around the bruised area
* After 72 hours, apply moist heat fomentation for the resolution of the bruise
If your condition is not improving with the above measures, consult your treating doctor for further management.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Spontaneous rupture or leakage of a vein can sometimes occur particularly in persons using the type of the medications you are currently using.
There is usually spontaneous resolution in most cases.
You can consider speaking to your doctor to find out if he suggests any change in your current medication.
I hope this helps
Spontaneous rupture or leakage of a vein can sometimes occur particularly in persons using the type of the medications you are currently using.
There is usually spontaneous resolution in most cases.
You can consider speaking to your doctor to find out if he suggests any change in your current medication.
I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
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