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What Causes Flushed Face And Swollen Ankles While On Blood Thinners?
Last month I was hospitalized for an PE, saddle shaped hanging into both lungs. I have been on blood thinners. Today quite suddenly my face has become extremely flushed and my ankles are quite swollen. I am not short of breath. I have been extremely fatigued since taking the blood thinners. I don t know if I should go to the ER or not.
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
Hi,
With flushed face and swelling, you should undergo chest X-ray, ECG and blood pressure monitoring.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Flushed Face And Swollen Ankles While On Blood Thinners?
Hi, With flushed face and swelling, you should undergo chest X-ray, ECG and blood pressure monitoring. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician