Question 1

does alcohol thin the blood?

Accepted Answer

No: No but the effect on the liver  will. It causes damage to it thus proteins formed by the liver are depleted which predispose to easy bleeding.

Question 2

does drinking alcohol thin the blood? if so, how long do the blood thinning effects last?

Accepted Answer

Coagulation: A study in 2005 showed that moderate Alcohol consumption interferes with the activation of platelets in the blood, preventing them from clumping together to cause clots in the arteries.This interference also slows the rate at which blood coagulates for beneficial reasons, such as in response to injuries, leading to a greater risk of hemorrhaging, especially during surgery.

Question 3

does alcohol actually thin the blood or just cause vasodilation?

Accepted Answer

See details: Vasodilation but no blood thinning unless the person is an alcohol and develops major liver impairment or a low platelet count.

Question 4

i know that alcohol effects inr but does it have the same effect on blood thinness? if my inr was low could i take a shot to counteract anygreenstaken

Accepted Answer

Depends: The INR is a measure of how thin your blood is.  When alcohol effects your INR it is causing your blood to become more thin. A low INR means that your blood is thicker. A high INR means your blood is thinner. If your INR is too low i.e. Too thick i.e. Not anticoagulated, then there are treatment options to anticoagulate including an injectable medications. You should discuss  with your doctor.

Question 5

why are some clots difficult for the body to break down? blood thinners are used to thin blood, which aids in the natural anticoagulation, correct?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Anticoagulants do not thin blood, it is just a term used for the benefit of lay persons. It is a complicated issue to address in this forum. Try this site for information.

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/751418

Question 6

does alcohol consumption thin blood?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and that may: Be a good or bad thing for you depending  on your health.  Too much creates obvious social and behavioral problems (including depression) and can raise potential for stroke.  If your doc thinks you are in good health, moderate alcohol can be fine.

Question 7

is anticoagulation effective in pregnancy? wil it defenitely stop blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

Effective: Anticoagulation is effective however options are limited in pregnancy. Anticoagulation reduces risk of abnormal clotting in most, however does not eliminate the risk.

Question 8

does anticoagulation in pregnancy stop blood clotting? does treatment stop dvt completely

Accepted Answer

Yes but...: Yes but nothing is perfect. We always have to weigh risk vs benefit. If we are aggressive with anticoagulant  you are unlikely to have clots. If too aggressive you could bleed. So the proper dosing with close monitoring  is required.

Question 9

i am a brain stroke patient taking blood thinners and start having red rashes on my feet. like blood coming out of veins due to thinness.  what to do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you are taking blood thinner and have signs of either a red rash you need to see your doctor as soon as possible to make sure you do not have a hematological problem that was induced by the blood thinner.

Question 10

does etoh have any anticoagulation properties? i had asked this question earlier, which was answered very promptly, but did not directly answer the question.  i am taking warfarin for a 1.5 cm pe in the right upper lobe.  for a week, i stopped my warafrin

Accepted Answer

Yes, : Yes, alcohol does have an anticoagulation effect by making the platelets "less sticky" when consumed by itself.

I know you realize that what you are doing, stopping warfarin, is extremely risky.  Please re-check your inr and discuss these issues with your physician.

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Does alcohol actually thin the blood or just cause vasodilation?

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I know that alcohol effects inr but does it have the same effect on blood thinness? if my inr was low could i take a shot to counteract anygreenstaken

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Why are some clots difficult for the body to break down? blood thinners are used to thin blood, which aids in the natural anticoagulation, correct?

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Does alcohol consumption thin blood?

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Is anticoagulation effective in pregnancy? wil it defenitely stop blood clotting?

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Does anticoagulation in pregnancy stop blood clotting? does treatment stop dvt completely

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I am a brain stroke patient taking blood thinners and start having red rashes on my feet. like blood coming out of veins due to thinness. what to do?

A member asked:

Does etoh have any anticoagulation properties? i had asked this question earlier, which was answered very promptly, but did not directly answer the question. i am taking warfarin for a 1.5 cm pe in the right upper lobe. for a week, i stopped my warafrin

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