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I am diagnosis thrombosis in my left arm&shoulder can i drink scotch?

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Dr. Ted King answered

It depends: You can as long as it is a good single malt. Seriously, it depends on whether you are taking a blood thinner (coumadin or warfarin) or not. If you are not on a blood thinner, then drinking should be fine, as long as it is done in moderation. If you are on a blood thinner, check with your doctor first before you have a scotch or any other alcoholic drink for that matter.

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/23/2014

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Dr. Norman Bein answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Yes: No medical reason that alcohol in moderation will be a problem with this problem.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/22/2013

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A member asked:

I am diagnosis thrombosis in my left arm&shoulder can i drink scotch?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ted King answered

Dr Wright and another doctor agreed

Dr. Norman Bein answered

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

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