Question 1

for what reasons will a bad liver cause edema and blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

See below: Liver failure is associated with edema (anasarca and ascites) as well as coagulopathies.  There could be a window of time when you are hypercoagulable before your clotting system fails.

Question 2

what could cause random blood clotting without being on your period?

Accepted Answer

Retained blood: Most clots passed from the vagina are accumulations of small amounts of blood over time, like overnight or caught in a fold of the vagina, before passing, with a patients increased physical activity.
The blood may be from "break through uterine bleeding", a lesion or sore on the cervix, or something from the vaginal wall.
All abnormal bleeding should be evaluated.

Question 3

my baby is having a problem with his blood clotting too fast and his white and red blood cells are low what could this be caused from

Accepted Answer

Consult ped hematolo: Consult a pediatric hematologist
we do not have enough information to answer your question
we need detailed report of your blood count
wbcs, rbcs, platlet count and other values and what you mean by blood clotting too fast.

Question 4

what could cause elevated d dimer besides blood clotting? i havent injured myself but my d dimer level is elevated and nothing was found in my chestct

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Elevated concentrations of plasma D-dimer can be caused by many conditions to include arterial (stroke, atrial fib, etc) or venous blood clots (DVT), pulmonary embolism, infection (sepsis/ inflammatory response), normal pregnancy, pre/eclampsia, malignancy, surgery, tissue necrosis, congestive heart failure, liver disease, intravascular coagulation. Advise following up with your physician.

Question 5

could having b12 shots per week for a long time cause blood clotting and any heart problem?

Accepted Answer

NO: There is no known toxicity from taking  vitamin B12 in any dose by any method.
However, B12 deficiency causes elevated homocsyteine which increases risk of heart disase and stroke.
See http://ods.Od.Nih.Gov/factsheets/vitaminb12-quickfacts/.

Question 6

what causes blood clotting? why does my blood clot even while i'm on waferin and exralto? is there other medication available in south-africa?

Accepted Answer

Blood CLOTS: with the use of ANY anticoagulant.....it just takes longer and is less likely to occur spontaneously!! As far as I know, all the presently used anticoagulants are available in South Africa!

Hope this is helpful
Dr Z

Question 7

what is the cause of blood clotting during menstration?

Accepted Answer

Clotting factors: Your blood contains clotting factors that allow you to clot after your endometrial lining has been shed. THis prevents you from losing endless blood and controls the amount of bleeding you experience

Question 8

can you take preworkout every day? i've been working out for a while now and i cycle off sometimes but will the constant taking of preworkout cause blood clotting at a young age(19?

Accepted Answer

: Good morning, I would recommend you review the ingredients of your pre-workout supplement with your primary care physician and discuss the risks and benefits. I personally hydrate with 16 ounces of water and 8 ounces of coffee as my pre-workout.

Question 9

what causes blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

Blood clotting: There are proteins in our body such as thrombin, prothrombin, fibrin that play an important role in blood clotting, also blood paticles called platelets take part of coaguation. When the endothelium( inside lining of blood cell) is damage, there is a complex reaction that occurs between palelets, certains clotting factors which in turn prevent further blood loss from the damaged blood vessels.

Question 10

what causes periods to last 14 days off 14 then back on ... spotting all day and in the evenings 5pm -9pm heavy flow then spotting again with slight blood clotting?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: To get an accurate DX for this you will need to be seen, examined, and have some blood work done.
Please contact your health care provider and make an apt.

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