Question 1

what's a high inr level?

Accepted Answer

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 is 1.0.  Anything above that is abnormal.  For people on coumadin, the typical goal INR is 2.5 to 4.0 depending on the particular condition it is being used for.

Question 2

is an inr level of 1.6 dangerous?

Accepted Answer

INR: An INR of 1.6 is elevated somewhat and can be associated with increased bleeding. It is not however a level of anticoagulation which we consider adequate to treat problems associated with pathologic clotting. It could be dangerous for some people however if they for instance have low platelet counts or ineffective platelet aggregation along with the INR 1.6.

Question 3

what is the cause of high inr levels?

Accepted Answer

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 is inhibited. Usually we aim for an inr of 2 to 3 times standard. Sometimes we aim higher. If not on warfarin then the liver may be damaged causing the factors to be low.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of high inr level ?

Accepted Answer

Bleeding: Bleeding while brushing teeth. Easy bruising. Pink urine. Extra heavy periods. Simple cuts taking a long time to stop oozing.

Question 5

my inr level was 19 what could of happen to me?

Accepted Answer

Death: You could bleed to death. Are you sure it was 19? Do you mean 1.9?  (19 is an emergency).

Question 6

my inr level today was 6.8. is this number a problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Quite high - see you doctor.  Go to hospital for any symptoms or bleeding!

Question 7

what do you suggest if my inr level today was 6.8 how dangerous is this?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous: Check immediately with your doctor (I'll bet you already have, haven't you?!)

Question 8

my inr level keeps varying from as high as 8+ to 1.4 as present.  is there anything i can do to stabilise it?

Accepted Answer

Several things: A consistent diet avoiding vitamin k rich foods, timing the medication correctly, and avoiding antibiotics (if you can) is a start. There are also some new medications that anticoagulate without having to follow inrs -- talk to your doctor.

Question 9

can morphine affect inr level?

Accepted Answer

No: There is no relation.

Question 10

can the change in seasons affect your inr levels?

Accepted Answer

No: Inr levels are not affected by climate.

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