Question 1

my boyfriend has blood clots in both lungs and is on cumiden 8 mg. what foods is he alowed to eat?

Accepted Answer

No salads: You should stay with anything i could change vitamin k in it and that usually green leafy vegetables.

Question 2

i was just discharged from the hospital after blood clots in both lungs, what is the heparin iv for?

Accepted Answer

Heparin....: Once you are discharged you will be taking low molecular weight heparin (this is given as a shot).  There are a number of brands available in the US and overseas.  The idea is to provide you with immediate anticoagulation (blood thinner) while you are waiting for the oral blood thinner (warfarin/Coumadin) to have effect.  You may be on shots up to 1 week after you are discharged.

Question 3

spent 2 days in icu with blood clots in both lungs. on blood thinner. dr said will take 4-6 weeks to dissolve. does this mean the clots can move still?

Accepted Answer

No: They've found a home. They're not going anywhere. And they can't hurt you anymore. It's 'the next one" that can be dangerous. That's the reason for the blood thinner. Your natural defenses will dissolve those nasty blood clots - just give it time.

Question 4

had my gallbladder out last month two weeks later i have blood clots in both lungs was placed on 10 milligrams twice a day eliquis for a week then 5 mg twice a day then a diuretic ? why am i not peeing like people say i should? ugh surgery sucks?

Accepted Answer

: I am sorry about your bad news. Remember, this anticoagulant just prevents more blood clots in your body but it does not dissolve the old clots, your body will do it but it takes time. Because of clotted vessels in your lungs, pressure is high in your lungs which causes right heart failure so diuretic was given. You need a higher dose of diuretic, salt &amp; fluid restriction are of equally important.

Question 5

recovering from blood clots to both lungs. had the sensation of a charlie horse in both calves.  is that normal?

Accepted Answer

It could be : Sometime this could happen because the recent blood clots, but if continue check it with your doctor to be sure it will come back again.

Question 6

a few weeks ago my boyfriend found out he has blood clots on both of his lungs and and recently he has been loosing his memory how can i help him?

Accepted Answer

Blood clots/memory: Please have him see a specialist as soon as possible. Start with a hematologist or possible rheumatologist for coagulation,abnormalities, he can also assess for para-neoplastic syndrome or  vasculitis (inflammation of vessels due to auto immune disease)which could explain the clots and neurologic symptoms. Follow up this week with a doctor.

Question 7

what is the hmortality rate for women with recurring blood clots in the lungs?

Accepted Answer

High: You need a hypercoaguable workspace. If you smoke or are on birth control you need to discontinue.

Question 8

what happens when blood clots from the leg have travelled to your lungs, is it fatal?

Accepted Answer

PE: A blood clot from your leg, also called a DVT or deep vein thrombosis, that travels to your lung can be fatal.  The clot in your lungs is called a pe, or pulmonary embolism.

Question 9

can blood clots in the lung be usually fatal?

Accepted Answer

Can be deadly: The size of the clot dictates how dangerous it is. Very very tiny emboli may not have much clinical consequence, unless it happens frequently. A large embolus that blocks large amounts of flow to the lung can cause symptoms including shortness of breath and even cardiac arrest. Unexpected shortness of breath should always be considered an emergency and evaluated by a doctor right away!

Question 10

what can cause blood clots in the lungs or legs?

Accepted Answer

Smoking: Smoking is one cause, varicose veins, swelling in the lower legs, trauma, being stagnant i.E sitting on a plane for a long trip., and oral contraceptives are the most common causes for the clot to go to the leg. Once in the leg, they can dislodge and go to the lung then the clot would be called a pulmonary embolism. (pulmonary = lung, embolism = moving clot.).

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Multiple blood clots in both lungs

A member asked:

My boyfriend has blood clots in both lungs and is on cumiden 8 mg. what foods is he alowed to eat?

A member asked:

I was just discharged from the hospital after blood clots in both lungs, what is the heparin iv for?

A member asked:

Spent 2 days in icu with blood clots in both lungs. on blood thinner. dr said will take 4-6 weeks to dissolve. does this mean the clots can move still?

A member asked:

Had my gallbladder out last month two weeks later i have blood clots in both lungs was placed on 10 milligrams twice a day eliquis for a week then 5 mg twice a day then a diuretic ? why am i not peeing like people say i should? ugh surgery sucks?

A member asked:

Recovering from blood clots to both lungs. had the sensation of a charlie horse in both calves. is that normal?

A member asked:

A few weeks ago my boyfriend found out he has blood clots on both of his lungs and and recently he has been loosing his memory how can i help him?

A member asked:

What is the hmortality rate for women with recurring blood clots in the lungs?

A member asked:

What happens when blood clots from the leg have travelled to your lungs, is it fatal?

A member asked:

Can blood clots in the lung be usually fatal?

A member asked:

What can cause blood clots in the lungs or legs?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?