Constantly Elevated D Dimer For Years When Er Does Blood

Brief Answer:
There are other possible causes of elevated D-dimer than clot in the lungs.

Detailed Answer:
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I have read your query.

The elevated levels of the D-dimer may indicate a blood clot, but not the location, so, it may be deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary thromboembolism, etc.

D-dimer also may be found elevated in all the cases where the fibrin is not metabolized correctly such as liver disease, trauma, heart attack, etc.

It also may be a characteristic of yours also.

D-dimer is not a test that may be used to confirm a diagnosis, it is a test used to exclude blood clot conditions.

So, if you have not clinical problems that may justify a blood clot or a coagulation problem, you should not be worried.

Hope this helps.

Feel free to ask if you have further questions.

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Brief Answer:
Answered below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

The normal blood work results are not suitable for any clotting problems, it may give a clue about any major issues only.

If there is no clinical reason to justify blood clots, don't worry about the elevated D-dimer values.

If any clinical data point towards blood clots problems, further investigations should be carried out.

Discuss with your Doctor for these issues.

Take care.

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