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How To Treat A Ruptured Vein?

Hi im a 41 yr old woman who just experienced my lower right leg semi large blood vessel burst. There was lots of blood squirting out all over. My husband put a wash cloth over and aplied pressure i have first aid wrap holding it on with my leg elevated. Im on 10mg of coumadin daily. The blood has stopped and is wapped tightly.
Mon, 21 Aug 2017
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Hello dear

Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your concern in depth .

* Suggestions for better recovery

- Do not take any further doses of Coumadin till doctor`s advise .
- Immediately reach to your PCP for dressing , medicines assistance .

Hope this will help you .
Welcome for any further doubts .

Regards .
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How To Treat A Ruptured Vein?

Hello dear Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your concern in depth . * Suggestions for better recovery - Do not take any further doses of Coumadin till doctor`s advise . - Immediately reach to your PCP for dressing , medicines assistance . Hope this will help you . Welcome for any further doubts . Regards .