Are you on blood thinners?

If you are on blood thinners, there can be some side effects. It is important to know what these are so that you can address them by contacting your physician as soon as they occur.  Bleeding is a common side effect. Here are some signs of bleeding, if you notice any such symptoms act on the side of caution and contact your doctor asap.

 

       Abdominal pain or swelling

       Back pain or backaches

       Black, tarry or bloody stools

       Bleeding from your gums when brushing your teeth

       Bleeding in eye

       Blood in your urine

       Blood in vomit or vomit that looks like coffee grounds

       Blurred vision

       Chest pain

       Confusion

       Constipation

       Coughing up blood

       Diarrhea (sudden and severe)

       Dizziness or fainting

       Headache (continuing or severe)

       Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling

       Loss of appetite

       Nausea and vomiting (severe)

       Nervousness

       Nosebleeds

       Numbness or tingling of hands, feet, or face

       Paralysis

       Pinpoint red spots on skin

       Shortness of breath

       Unusual bleeding or bruising

       Unusually heavy bleeding or oozing from cuts or wounds

       Unusually heavy or unexpected menstrual bleeding

       Weakness (sudden)