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A member asked:

My inr was an 8.7 on thursday and i haven't taken an coumadin (warfarin). today my son bumped his head on mine really hard. should i be worried?

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Possibly: If you have no symptoms that is a good sign. However, an inr of 8.7 is markedly elevated. With combination of an inr that high and trauma it is best to be evaluated asap.

Answered 12/10/2013

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Yes: An inr of 8.7 is really abnormal. I would call your doctor immediately for further guidance. You may need a ct scan to ensure you're not internally bleeding from the head bump.

Answered 11/24/2013

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