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A 20-year-old male asked:

Bumped my head on table while on coumadin (warfarin). the spot feels sore to touch. no bruising or other symptoms. inr usually 2-2.5. should i be concerned?

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Potential: Warfarin prevents one's ability to clot... Avoidance of any trauma, no matter how insignificant is of utmost importance, lest you develop a hematoma...
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