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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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Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Specializes in Hematology

If the injury: Was bad enough to limit mobility then you would be at higher than normative risk for clots.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 2/13/2019

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

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.

Dr Lerner agreed

Answered 3/7/2013

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A member asked:

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?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Dugan answered

Dr Mallia agreed

Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Dr Lerner agreed

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