Englewood, CO
A 37-year-old male asked:
I had a dvt and multiple pe's 6 months ago. i have beenoff coumadin (warfarin) for 2 weeks now. the swelling and pain has returned in my leg plus a dry cough. what should i do?
4 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
52 years experience
PE: Go see the doctor and get checked. You don't want to miss another pe.
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Dr. Creighton Wrightanswered
surgery 57 years experience
Danger time: Get checked
reoccurrence can happen
extension does happen!
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 23 years experience
Recurrent clots?: Get attention asap as this quite concerning.
5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Dr. Norman Chideckelanswered
Vascular Surgery 43 years experience
Pe: I would recommend evaluation as quickly as possible to make sure that the dry cough that you are experiencing is not a symptom of a pulmonary embolism.
765 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Mar 16, 2017
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