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Severely herniated discs (lumbar l4-l5) does this increase chance of blood clot in iliac vein ? i have a clotting disorder and on eliquis?

Q: severely herniated discs (lumbar l4-l5) does this increase chance of blood clot in iliac vein ? i have a clotting disorder and on eliquis?

: No, there is no direct relationship between these 2 conditions.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, there is no direct relationship between these 2 conditions.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 11/3/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Ruptured discs can compress nerve roots but not blood vessels. Blood clots are hematological events

Answered 11/3/2022

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A member asked:

Severely herniated discs (lumbar l4-l5) does this increase chance of blood clot in iliac vein ? i have a clotting disorder and on eliquis?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Machanic agreed

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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