Question 1

what can cause blood clots in the lungs or legs?

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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.).

Question 2

what causes  blood clots in my lungs ?

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Usually come from: Elsewhere like your legs 
dvt - look it up.

Question 3

i have passed 7 to 8 golf size blood clots. i took pictures of sizes just in case. i am on zyvox (linezolid) for mrsa in lungs. could this be cause or should i ?

Accepted Answer

To Er now: Zyvox (linezolid) can cause bone marrow suppression. This wipes out your platelets which stop you from bleeding. Please go to the er asap. You may many need platelet transfusions.

Question 4

im on blood thinners and my blood count went from 2.5  up to 3.2, what caused this to happen? i've been on coumadin for a year and a half because of blood clots in my lungs, what does the blood count mean?  what is the meaning of 2.5 for example, please e

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The : The laboratory test you seem to be describing is called an inr (international normalized ratio).  The inr measures the time it takes for your blood to clot and compares it to a normal average.  The higher the inr, the longer it takes blood to clot.  If the inr is too high, there is a risk of uncontrolled bleeding. 
The inr helps in monitoring the dose of blood thinners.  In people not on blood thinners, the inr is about 1.0.  For patients on blood thinners, the inr should generally be between 2.0 and 3.0 for treating blood clots in the lungs.  The appropriate inr should be individualized for each patient.  An inr can be too high; a number greater than 4.0 may indicate that blood is clotting too slowly, creating a risk of uncontrolled bleeding.  An inr less than 2.0 may not provide adequate protection from clotting.  
If you are on blood thinners many drugs can affect bleeding/clotting risk such as: aspirin, ibuprofen, antibiotics, and birth control pills.  Do not take any prescription or nonprescription medicines without first talking to the doctor who follows your inr test results.  Foods high in vitamin k can affect blood clotting.  Broccoli, lettuce, spinach and liver are all high in vitamin k.  It is important to consume a consistent amount of these foods to avoid changes in your bleeding/clotting risks.  It is important to have follow up blood tests regularly and to know your medication dosage and inr.  Report any unusual bleeding or bruising to your physician.

Question 5

what are some causes for healthy 35 male to have blood clots in legs and lungs? non smoker, not over weight, no recent travel, and neg for factor v.

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Possibilities: There are many possible diagnoses/causes for clotting abnormally. You need a full work up. 

Hope this link helps:
http://my.Clevelandclinic.Org/heart/disorders/vascular/hypercoagstate.Aspx.

Question 6

can blood clots of the penis travel to the lungs and cause pulmonary embolism?

Accepted Answer

NO: Mondor's disease is a local phenomenon, Here is a good article:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2978449/

Question 7

i have been given medroxyprogesterone to help stop my bleeding. i have to take 1 10mg tablet twice a day. for 7 days. what is the liklihood of this causing me deadly blood clots? i read it causes blood clots in brain, lungs, legs etc. terrified?

Accepted Answer

: See your GYN physician to discuss the clotting effects of progesterone.  While there are statistical risks of clot formation  for any hormonal treatments, including low dose oral birth control,  there are other alternatives for abnormal bleeding.

Question 8

i went to emergency last night with breathlessness, neck pain, headache and lightheadedness. ecg normal. blood tests normal. lungs sound clear with no blood clots. what else would cause those symptoms?

Accepted Answer

COVID 19/flu: At the hospital, they may have ruled out influenza and COVID 19. Other causes may include an allergic reaction which resolved. If there was a new exposure to a new substance, food  shortly before these symptoms, consider allergy testing. If this recurs a head CT may be indicated. Monitor your blood pressure and avoid stress.

Question 9

can a person have blood clots, lung infection & heart attack several months after quitting meth or are these conditions caused by current use?

Accepted Answer

Could happen: Meth users are more at risk for the illnesses you mentioned, but the same diseases do occur in people who do not do meth.

Question 10

can blood clots cause symptoms like chest tightness, dizziness and breathlessness on and off over weeks?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your symptoms are considering. Please see the Emergency Department and request a screening evaluation for an embolism.There are several possible causes which necessitate a work up

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What causes blood clots in my lungs ?

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I have passed 7 to 8 golf size blood clots. i took pictures of sizes just in case. i am on zyvox (linezolid) for mrsa in lungs. could this be cause or should i ?

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Im on blood thinners and my blood count went from 2.5 up to 3.2, what caused this to happen? i've been on coumadin for a year and a half because of blood clots in my lungs, what does the blood count mean? what is the meaning of 2.5 for example, please e

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What are some causes for healthy 35 male to have blood clots in legs and lungs? non smoker, not over weight, no recent travel, and neg for factor v.

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Can blood clots of the penis travel to the lungs and cause pulmonary embolism?

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I have been given medroxyprogesterone to help stop my bleeding. i have to take 1 10mg tablet twice a day. for 7 days. what is the liklihood of this causing me deadly blood clots? i read it causes blood clots in brain, lungs, legs etc. terrified?

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I went to emergency last night with breathlessness, neck pain, headache and lightheadedness. ecg normal. blood tests normal. lungs sound clear with no blood clots. what else would cause those symptoms?

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Can a person have blood clots, lung infection & heart attack several months after quitting meth or are these conditions caused by current use?

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