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I just started xarelto for possible dvt yesterday - they're waiting for d dimer results to determine if this is longer term thing. i bonked my forehead this afternoon and am panicked about a bleed. no bruise, no bump, no headache - feel fine. ?

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Dr. Yale Kanter answered

Trauma with Xarelto.: If you develop new symptoms within the next hour or two you need to proceed to the emergency room pronto. Otherwise just be more careful and concerned.

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Answered 7/6/2018

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A member asked:

I just started xarelto for possible dvt yesterday - they're waiting for d dimer results to determine if this is longer term thing. i bonked my forehead this afternoon and am panicked about a bleed. no bruise, no bump, no headache - feel fine. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yale Kanter answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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