Causes of elevated inr levels

Question 1

What is the cause of high inr levels?

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INR: Inr is a measure of clotting involving factors which we block with the drug warfarin. When the inr is high the factors are being blocked and clotting ... Read More

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Question 2

Can a hepatic dysfunction cause an elevated inr?

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Yes.: Good liver function is important in the production of blood clotting factors.

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Question 3

My inr level has increased constantly from therapeutic level (2-3) to recently 3.7, despite reduced warfarin dosis. what is the caused? thank you

Answer

Warfarin: New medication, diet, different generic rx and then we don't know, i often prescribe brand name Coumadin (warfarin) as there is less variation than ge... Read More

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Question 4

My inr level increased, but i haven't changed my diet. it was supposed to remain 2.0-3.0. today, it was 3.2. my leg began to hurt is this the cause?

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Not the cause.: Don't think the pain in your keg caused your inr to go up to 3.2. The inr typically fluctuates when you take warfarin (coumadin). 3.2 isn't bad, with ... Read More

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Question 5

I have been on warfarin since 2006. recently i've had inr results above 8.0 more than once. i've not changed my diet or dosage . i've always been therapeutic on current dosage until recently. what can the causes be for such elevated results ?

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There are many factors that can affect the Warfarin level. It could be that your body is simply metabolizing the medicine differently and so your leve... Read More

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Question 6

What causes your inr level to go from 2.3 to 1.3 and i am in coumadin (warfarin)?

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Multiple factors: Coumadin (warfarin) interacts with a number of gods and medications. Please check the following link for detailed information. http://m.circ.ahajourna... Read More

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Question 7

What does it mean if my chromogranin test level was below the normal range? does that indicate anything? i know an elevated level is carcinoid but what about low? cga= 1.1 aptt=29 inr= 1.0

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CgA normal: CgA is a screening test for certain types of cancer (mostly those involving the endocrine (hormone) system. Any value below 76 ng/ml is simply "normal... Read More

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Question 8

Do low inr levels cause portal vein thrombosis pain to return in upper abdomen?

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No but,,: A low INR is not a direct cause if pain. It stands for International Normalized Ratio and is the ratio of the patients prothrombin time to a normal ... Read More

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Question 9

How to get my pt/inr level down fast. im scheduled for surgery and was told my pt/ inr level was high. i dont understand why because im healthy and has never taken any blood thinners. i wonder if phentermine cause it to be high. weight loss pills?

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You should review the possible reasons for your elevated PT/INR. Medications or liver issues can be potential causes. But further workup is warrante... Read More

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Question 10

What's a high inr level?

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Anything above 1.5: The INR is a measure of how "thin" the blood is, typically due to the use of prescription blood thinners such as Coumadin (warfarin). A normal INR i... Read More

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Causes of elevated inr levels

What is the cause of high inr levels?

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Can a hepatic dysfunction cause an elevated inr?

My inr level has increased constantly from therapeutic level (2-3) to recently 3.7, despite reduced warfarin dosis. what is the caused? thank you

My inr level increased, but i haven't changed my diet. it was supposed to remain 2.0-3.0. today, it was 3.2. my leg began to hurt is this the cause?

I have been on warfarin since 2006. recently i've had inr results above 8.0 more than once. i've not changed my diet or dosage . i've always been therapeutic on current dosage until recently. what can the causes be for such elevated results ?

What causes your inr level to go from 2.3 to 1.3 and i am in coumadin (warfarin)?

What does it mean if my chromogranin test level was below the normal range? does that indicate anything? i know an elevated level is carcinoid but what about low? cga= 1.1 aptt=29 inr= 1.0

Do low inr levels cause portal vein thrombosis pain to return in upper abdomen?

How to get my pt/inr level down fast. im scheduled for surgery and was told my pt/ inr level was high. i dont understand why because im healthy and has never taken any blood thinners. i wonder if phentermine cause it to be high. weight loss pills?

What's a high inr level?

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