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When to seek a doctor if there is continuous bleeding in a wound?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a wound. I know that it needs stitches, but that is not an option at the moment. How long have I got to seek medical attention if it has not stopped bleeding? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You already know that you need to visit a doctor. So, do not delay it. The timeline you asked for depends on the site of injury, the total amount, and the rate of bleeding. The bleeding should usually stop within 10 to 20 minutes if undisturbed. If it does not, then eit... Read Full »
Is it normal to have bleeding after two days of tooth extraction?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a tooth extraction before a week. I had bleeding for a week and it got stopped. Before two days, I waked up with the bleeding but it has not stopped till now. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the query. Bleeding after a tooth extraction usually stops within an hour. We suture the wound to reduce bleeding. But having bleeding for more than a day suggests an issue. You can have diabetes or hypertension or any bleeding disorder. It has to be... Read Full »
I frequently get bruises on my leg. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I keep getting bruises on both of my legs and they are in different colors. I have not banged recently and I do not know the reason. What can it be? I am regularly using an inhaler for asthma. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Easy bruisability is not an uncommon complaint and has multiple causes for it. As a baseline, you would need to undergo a panel of investigations to know regarding the status of your bleeding and clotting profile. Reasons can vary from simple normal skin tendency to vit... Read Full »
What is causing bleeding under my skin every day?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been bleeding under the skin in just my fingers and palm. I have attached the photo for reference. It is worse on one hand than the other, but sometimes the other hand will get worse. It has been present on and off for many years. Initially, the doctors thought that it was due to As... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern and seen the pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems that you have developed ecchymosis (subcutaneous bleeding). Please check your bleeding time, clotting time, and prothrombin time for any abnormalities. Get a review... Read Full »
What is the safe platelet count for surgery?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a 73-year-old male and I have been scheduled for a co-surgery. Da Vinci prostatectomy for PC and double hernia repair with patches. My platelet count is 92 x 10^3 per microliter. I have had this for over 17 years. I had a bone marrow biopsy before 16 years and also, had a recent one b... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: Yes, this platelet count is acceptable for all major procedures, except involving the central nervous system. No problem should occur during surgery with this platelet count. However, if doubtful, then can go for extra pl... Read Full »
For a hemophiliac patient, it is necessary to receive coagulants for colonoscopy?
Query: Hi doctor,My son was exposed to warfare chemicals in the Navy. During his tonsil surgery, he was found to have a bleeding disorder. He is suffering from hemophilia and is undergoing a colonoscopy tomorrow. Should he receive a coagulant for this procedure? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: During any procedure bleeding time and clotting time that is prothrombin (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APPT) are always evaluated and then only the procedure is done. If he has no clotting issues at pres... Read Full »
With elevated INR,is it safe to undergo surgery?
Query: Hi doctor,My wife is 34 years old. Her INR is 3.34 and blood factor VII activity test showed less than 2%. Her CT and BT are normal. She has been advised to undergo gallbladder removal.With same condition, she had given birth to two babies through normal delivery (second one was one and a half years... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: The values are highly abnormal to think of any major surgery. Bleeding should have occurred during tooth extraction, but I am not sure why it did not happen. If any bleeding occurs during surgery due to present values, ... Read Full »
Are the red dots under my skin that come and go petechiae?
Query: Hi doctor,I have noticed red dots under my skin for the past few weeks. They come and go in different parts of my body. Yesterday I noticed a couple after wearing tight shoes. I am concerned about petechiae. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Petechiae are one to three millimeter in size and usually occur in ten or hundred in numbers. One to two spots are formed due to local compression on capillaries. For the evaluation of a hemorrhagic tendency, I suggest you get PT (prothrombin... Read Full »