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I had thrombosis and was on warfarin for 7 months my doc said i can stop so know i notice that there is fresh blood in my stool and am getting blue spots on my body.....what can this mean?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Your having: symptoms consistent with Warfarin OVERDOSAGE.. Stop the warfarin as directed and contact your Doctor ASAP ...he/she may wish to evaluate the rectal bleeding ..the bruising should stop on its own... Hope this is helpful Dr Z

Answered 5/14/2018

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