What should patients do if they experience bleeding while taking blood thinning medicines?

Patients should immediately stop taking the medicines and consult a doctor if they experience bleeding while taking blood thinning medicines.

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Doctor Information

Name: Sangeeta Medhi MPT

Specialization: Physical Therapy

Experience: 9+ years

City: Not Specified

About Dr:

Dr. Sangeeta Medhi (PT), lead physiotherapist at the Association of People with Disability, spearheaded the innovative "Rehab on Wheels" project, delivering affordable rehabilitation services to rural Karnataka. Over 18 months, she developed a comprehensive SOP for physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, extending care to all age groups.

Driven by compassion, she also launched a community-based cardiac rehab and pain unit for those unable to afford care. With over 4,500 patients served and an 85% satisfaction rate, her groundbreaking work was recognized by Bridgestone India in 2024 for improving mobility and access to healthcare for underserved communities.

Experiences:

Hospital: The Association Of People With Disability; Designation: Senio Physiotherapist; Location: Bangalore; From: 1/25/2017; To: 12/25/2024; Certificate: 1735110514101-Group 21.png;

Educations:

Degree: Master In Physiotherapy; College: Sikkim Manipal; Location: Sikkim; From: 2011; To: 2016; Certificate: 1735110411565-eac42cabf39c21cf858e5f844efc4a0522.png;

Registrations:

Council: Indian Associatian of Physiotherapy; Registration No: 903489; Year: 2016;

FAQ Highlights

Q: What type of medicines are often used by patients with blood thinning?

A: Antiplatelet medicines such as Aspirin, Clopidogrel, and Acitrom are often used by patients with blood thinning.

Q: What is the importance of monitoring hemoglobin levels for patients taking blood thinning medicines?

A: Monitoring hemoglobin levels regularly is important for patients taking blood thinning medicines to detect any bleeding or blood loss from unknown sources, which can be life-threatening.