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What Causes Nasal Bleeding While On Warfarin?

I have been on Warfarin since 2010,,taking 5mg Mondays and Fridays 2.5 mg the rest of the week,,,last week my reading was 1.9 and the nurse increase 5 mg on Weds..I always maintain my diet with a little salad ,,broccoli or spinach...today I had an omelette with spinach ,,,half of the omelette..but at this moment.I found bleeding on my right nostril,,,never happened before...What should I do...Please....my email is YYYY@YYYY

posted on Mon, 17 Oct 2016

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General & Family Physician, Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman 's Response

Hi,

Bleeding may occur while on warfarin as it causes thinning of the blood. Great vigilance is needed to see for any bleeding. Nasal bleeding may indicate overactivity of warfarin and needs urgent assessment. You don't need to stop the drug for minor bleedings but you should urgently see your doctor to check INR and then decide ahead.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman, General & Family Physician

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What Causes Nasal Bleeding While On Warfarin?

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