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I was diagnosed with a mthfr and pai-1 mutation. i fell yesterday and am concerned with the amount or bruising and if i should worry about blood clots?
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If the injury: Was bad enough to limit mobility then you would be at higher than normative risk for clots.
Answered 2/13/2019
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Depends: The mthfr 677 mutation can put someone at slightly increased risk for more clotting, but immobility is still the more important factor. Keep moving and you should be fine.
Answered 3/7/2013
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