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What Causes Fainting And Lump On Back Of Head While On Warfarin?
Question: wife is on 8 mg of warfarin. she just fell off the couch. now she has an egg size lump on the back of her head. sould she go to the ER.
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thank you for query.
I understand your concern.
Please take your wife to the ER. She requires to be examined and her INR checked.
She may also require an antidote ( vitamin K) if she is at risk of excessive bleeding or if there is any danger from the bleeding.
Take Care
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thank you for query.
I understand your concern.
Please take your wife to the ER. She requires to be examined and her INR checked.
She may also require an antidote ( vitamin K) if she is at risk of excessive bleeding or if there is any danger from the bleeding.
Take Care
Note: For further follow-up it is advisable to consult an emergency medicine specialist. Click here.
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