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What Causes A Large Bruise On Abdomen?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Question: Found a large bruise on belly and what seems to be a small lump in same spot. I am on Coumadin.
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Answered by Dr. Sassen S Kwasa (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You probably have a hematoma.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM. Please note that what you describe is very common with those patients on coumadin. You probably bumped yourself without really taking note and it really takes a small bump/trauma to get the bleeding going. I would make sure that your INR level is not sky high as this may need intervention. Most patients have their level checked 3 times a week, if you have extended your schedule to more that once a week, I would go into the lab and have a level drawn. I hope this helps and good luck.
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What Causes A Large Bruise On Abdomen?

Brief Answer: You probably have a hematoma. Detailed Answer: Welcome to HCM. Please note that what you describe is very common with those patients on coumadin. You probably bumped yourself without really taking note and it really takes a small bump/trauma to get the bleeding going. I would make sure that your INR level is not sky high as this may need intervention. Most patients have their level checked 3 times a week, if you have extended your schedule to more that once a week, I would go into the lab and have a level drawn. I hope this helps and good luck.