Can ibuprofen cause blood clots

Question 1

Am i right that it's no issue to take one 200 milligram of ibuprofen per day to reduce risk of blood clots?

Answer

Aspirin is better: Aspirin is the preferred drug for anticoagulation. However, why do you need to reduce your risk of blood cloths? If you're not at risk, then it's best... Read More

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Question 2

I had a d&c suction surgery on friday march 2nd. i am having severe pain and golf size blood clots. is this normal? i would rate my pain an 8 on the pain scale. i have been taking ibuprofen and using a heating pad.

Answer

Hopefully : Hopefully your symptoms have subsided or you contacted your doctor and were seen. Blood clots this large are not normal and pain that is 8/10 is worri... Read More

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Question 3

Im on my period. having cramps took ibuprofen but now my bleeding got heavier with blood clots. what can i do?

Answer

Heavy Menstruation: In general ibuprophen is taken for menstrual cramps. If bleeding is heavy, persistent, with clots, you might need another medication for the bleeding ... Read More

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Continue: Taking Ibuprofen regularly can certainly minimize your cramping pain. Passing clots happens frequently with menstrual flow. If you bleed more then 5... Read More

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Question 4

Severe, sudden pain on top of foot and ankle with no injury. better with ibuprofen. should i be worried about a blood clot?

Answer

Blot clot: A blood clot will typically present with calf pain and swelling of your leg. I would still recommend you see your doctor about the foot pain to make ... Read More

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Question 5

I'm hospitalized for a blood clot in my leg, what questions should i be asking. it's dvt, i'm no longer taking ibuprofen/robaxin.

Answer

Etiology: You should be trying to discover the etiology for the clot. Make sure your medical team is aware of all the medicines you are taking, and any OTC prod... Read More

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Question 6

Ultrasound no blood clot. swelling knee and lower to mid thigh also lower leg. left leg only with very little pain. feels less swollen with ibuprofen?

Answer

R/O BAKER'S CYST: Your SX are suggestive of a bakers cyst that may be leaking or potentially ruptured. You need to be examined and have an US or potentially MRI perform... Read More

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Question 7

Pireod. my wife is bleeding she got blood clots coming out bad she whose in er they send her home told her to take motrin this going on like for day

Answer

Pain: Some women do have pain during their period and Motrin is used to alleviate the pain, sometimes females with fibroma will have heavy bleeding during t... Read More

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Question 8

Costochondritis for a month.have had heart,lungs and blood clots ruled out.on motrin and ativan (lorazepam).been having weird head pains for a week is it the meds?

Answer

Motrin: Yes. Sometimes antiinflammatories can cause these side effects. Make sure you are taking the correct dose and check with your doctor. You may have t... Read More

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Question 9

Can aspirin and motrin cause a blood clot?

Answer

No: Aspirin is a blood thinner and would not cause a blood clot. Motrin should not cause a blood clot either.

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Question 10

Can ibuprofen cause blood clotting problems like aspirin can?

Answer

Clarification : Asa and Ibuprofen cause thinning of the blood and not clotting problems.

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Can ibuprofen cause blood clots

Am i right that it's no issue to take one 200 milligram of ibuprofen per day to reduce risk of blood clots?

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I had a d&c suction surgery on friday march 2nd. i am having severe pain and golf size blood clots. is this normal? i would rate my pain an 8 on the pain scale. i have been taking ibuprofen and using a heating pad.

Im on my period. having cramps took ibuprofen but now my bleeding got heavier with blood clots. what can i do?

Severe, sudden pain on top of foot and ankle with no injury. better with ibuprofen. should i be worried about a blood clot?

I'm hospitalized for a blood clot in my leg, what questions should i be asking. it's dvt, i'm no longer taking ibuprofen/robaxin.

Ultrasound no blood clot. swelling knee and lower to mid thigh also lower leg. left leg only with very little pain. feels less swollen with ibuprofen?

Pireod. my wife is bleeding she got blood clots coming out bad she whose in er they send her home told her to take motrin this going on like for day

Costochondritis for a month.have had heart,lungs and blood clots ruled out.on motrin and ativan (lorazepam).been having weird head pains for a week is it the meds?

Can aspirin and motrin cause a blood clot?

Can ibuprofen cause blood clotting problems like aspirin can?

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