Question 1

how severe does dehydration have to be to increase chances of blood clots? mild dehydration? if that's only risk factor is it a high risk ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: In an otherwise normal person mild dehydration would not matter. In a person with other risk factors, e.g., infection, surgery, pregnancy and immobilization would increase the risk to a more material level.

Question 2

my 15 year old girlfriend is taking warfarin for a blood clot and has burning face, dehydration, shivering, loss of appetite. what does this mean ?

Accepted Answer

Shivering and: loss of appetite in a 15 year old girl can be due to a kidney infection especially if preceded by burning on urination or associated with flank / back pain. The burning in the face may be a manifestation of a fever (check temperature). It would be appropriate to see a doctor or at least discuss these symptoms with the doctor who placed her on the coumadin (warfarin).

Question 3

can a diagnosis of a fatty liver cause a blood clot to form? thrombosis?

Accepted Answer

: No. They are not related.

Question 4

what causes a blood clot to form behind the heart ?

Accepted Answer

In the heart?: I'm assuming you mean "in the heart" as clots don't form behind the heart. The 2 most common causes are atrial fibrillation (clots form in the atria or upper chambers because of the abnormal rhythm) and early in the setting of a large anterior - apical heart attack (clots form in the ventricle or lower chambers).

Question 5

can blood clot cause fainting?

Accepted Answer

Even death, yes: If a bloodclot clogs up the vessel in your heart, your brain, and your lungs, it can cause death.
Most of the clots from your legs, if proprogated, get caught in your lungs and eventually resolve with appropriate treatment. Small ones often go unoticed. If it is large enough to stop the blood flow/decrease it enough in your lungs, death may occur!

Question 6

can a bad iv cause a blood clot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it stays for too long.

Question 7

can using an ice pad cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

: There have been instances of constant cold applications causing damage to skin and other tissues. If a vein is injured from such excessive &amp; continuous, instead of intermittent ,cold application it is possible that clotting within the vein  &amp; phlebitis could occur but I've never seen such a case.

Question 8

does frequently flying cause blood clots?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it can: Yes, it can esp if flight is long and if pt  isprone to get blood clots eg obese, on contraceptives etc.

Question 9

how frequently do blood clots cause death?

Accepted Answer

Blood clots.: Blood clotting is a normal protective mechanism when there is bleeding. Abnormal blood clots cause damage depending onthe site and therefore the mortality varies. Blood clot in the leg veins may lead to pulmonary embolism and death. Blood clot in the brain atery causes stroke.

Question 10

what can cause large blood clots during menstration?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but ...: During menstruation, it is normal to pass some smaller clots (say, dime sized). However, if you are bleeding profusely or passing large clots, consider visiting a doctor for an evaluation of your heavy menstruation. Hormones, fibroids, polyps are common causes. A pelic exam and ultrasound are the next steps. Treatment options will depend on your future fertility plans.

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