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What Causes A Large Blood Clot In The Urethra?
My mum m is in the hospital with severe bleeding in urine. Dr did cystoscope and found a large blood clot in the uretha. There was so much blood that he couldn see a lot, but was able to pass the scope clear to the kidney. She had been taking Coumadin due to a previous bout of PE and levels were 6, brought down to 3. We still don t know where the blood originates from. Where do we go next for answers/ explanations?
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Hello,
Hematuria is due to Coumadin anti-coagualnt side effect as INR was high 6. Usually, it should be kept between 2.0-3.0. Once INR is adjusted, bleeding is likely to stop.
Renal Angiography / CT angiography can locate the site of macroscopic bleeding.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
Hematuria is due to Coumadin anti-coagualnt side effect as INR was high 6. Usually, it should be kept between 2.0-3.0. Once INR is adjusted, bleeding is likely to stop.
Renal Angiography / CT angiography can locate the site of macroscopic bleeding.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist
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