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What Causes Thick And Sticky Blood?
Good day ladies and gents..I went for medical check up and while my doctor was drawing my blood; the remark was my blood was thick and sticky as it took a little longer time than it should for it to fill the syringe....so can anyone enlighten on the condition of my blood?
Fri, 18 Dec 2020
Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to hypercoagulability. I recommend to do some examinations for further evaluation. I recommend to check platelets level, INR level, coagulation time and hemorrhage time.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to hypercoagulability. I recommend to do some examinations for further evaluation. I recommend to check platelets level, INR level, coagulation time and hemorrhage time.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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