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Artificial Heart Valve Replacement, Seizures, Taking Blood Thinner Comadin, Keppra. Why Are There White Spots On Skin?
I am 62 year old female that has an left artificial heart value repacement. I also have seizures. I take a blood thinner Comadin and for the seizures Keppra. I notice white spots the size of a dime on my legs,arms and dark ones around my ankles. Could this be coming from my medacine ? I have had seizures over 23 years from a fall. I had th heart valve replaced in 2006. I was told I can t eat Dark Green Vegetables. I used a colon cleanser be cause my bowel gets stopped up. I have used it for 3 days and noticed my bowel has turned Green . Should I be concerned about this ?
Sat, 9 Feb 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
It is unlikely that the multiple white spots on the skin in your case are related to your medicines.
Coumadin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner), so, occasionally reddish spots may occur (due to bleeding in the skin).
Greenish stools are not a cause of concern.
In any case, you should consult a dermatologist for evaluation.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Thank you for posting your query.
It is unlikely that the multiple white spots on the skin in your case are related to your medicines.
Coumadin is an anticoagulant (blood thinner), so, occasionally reddish spots may occur (due to bleeding in the skin).
Greenish stools are not a cause of concern.
In any case, you should consult a dermatologist for evaluation.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
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