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Bleeding from Anticoagulant

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Bleeding from Anticoagulant Complications

Minor complications of bleeding from anticoagulant include:

Excessive bruising
Gum bleeding
Minor nosebleeds
Prolonged bleeding from minor wounds

Serious complications of bleeding from anticoagulant include:

Compartment syndrome
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Post operative bleeding
Severe nosebleeds
Intracranial hemorrhage

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Last Updated: Apr 3, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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