What Causes Swelling And Discoloration Around The Ankles After Resuming Anticoagulant Treatment?

Posted on Sun, 25 Dec 2016

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Question : I have history of Blood clots after a torn achilles. I am off Blood thinners and recently my ankles started to swell and there is discoloration around my ankle.. Bruising to a point.

Since seeing these symptoms i started to take blood thinners again until i can get to a doctor..

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Restarting blood thinners on mere suspicion of a blood clot is not a good idea. The diagnosis should be confirmed, first.

What blood thinner have you restarted and at what dose ?

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar