Vitamin k blood clots

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Avatar m tn Vitamin K is an essential vitamin but too much can be toxic to the liver. Vitamin K2 has shown more benefits to the liver, particularly in the area of fibrosis, also known as MK7, you can read more about it on the life extention web site. I think the verdict is out on whether this is a good thing or not for liver patients, and especially while on tx the risks may outweigh the benfit..
Avatar f tn Vitamin K can prevent a bleeding disorder, not blood clotting. Vitamin K aids in the ability of blood to clot, which is why it is given to newborns as a preventative measure. A lactation consultant friend sent me a link to an article, which includes statistics, about this very debate. http://evidencebasedbirth.
1488195 tn?1288153991 The reason blood tests are important is because of diet. Vitamin K, present in most green foods such as broccoli, spinach, lettuce etc, affect the performance of Warfarin because this medication relies on a fairly constant vitamin K level in the Liver to work properly.
Avatar f tn Coumadin /warfarin interacts with foods that contain Vitamin K. Vitamin K works against Coumadin /warfarin and makes it less effective. Please try to eat consistent amounts of Vitamin K. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, kale, collard greens, cabbage, and salad greens are some sources of Vitamin K, but there are many others. If you are taking salad every day or other foods rich in Vitamin K, you must eat similar amounts each week.
Avatar n tn He told me that the blood clot could break loose and move...however, I had nine blood clots in my leg so I am not sure if that is different if you only have one. Also, do not eat foods with Vitamin K, that counteracts the anticoagulant.
Avatar f tn I have developed a sudden skin rash on feet and legs below the knees. It is a round white spot with a red dot in the center. It does not itch. I am taking coumadin and plavix. Is this a sign of bleeding under the skin? I have also started having red marks, some size of dots and some larger and brown "age spots" on my skin. Anyone have similar condition? I was told to stay away from vitamin K because this effects the coumadin and my pro time.
Avatar f tn Certain foods (like green, leafy vegetables) have high amounts of vitamin K and can decrease your INR. You do not have to avoid foods high in vitamin K, but it is very important to try to maintain a consistent diet every week. Alcohol use also may affect your response to warfarin. Excessive use can lead to a sharp rise in your INR. It is best to avoid alcohol while you are taking warfarin. I have been on warfarin for 6 months now for DVT, my INR should be between 2-3.
Avatar f tn Ice will stop it at the time because anything cold clots your blood but idk how to stop it from coming back
Avatar n tn Your post is full of bias and while I appreciate your inquiry, your tone tells me you have many pre-conceived notions. First, there are many things that can cause DVT in the legs. While inactivity and excessive weight or diabetes don't help, those are not necessarily causes. As an athlete (cyclist and climber) I have suffered from 4 DVT's. My lifestyle doesn't include much sitting around. DVT's can be caused by injury, genetic conditions, and aging.
Avatar n tn Warfarin doesn't dissolve Blood clots! your body in time absorbs the clots. Warfarin thins the blood to help prevent clots it's used in rat bait after the rats eat the bait they leave the nest to drink and bleed to death and we also consume the rat poison! Did your doctor say why you're on it after three years? I take warfarin because I have to factors for having clots, Prothrombin and Lupus Anticoagulant.
198419 tn?1360242356 I just got tested for this same thing because of the family history of blood clots (my mother had multiple episodes of DVT) and I just got them as well. My blood test aren't accurate right now because of the blood thinners. I do believe that there is some kind of connection whether it be the proteins or factor 5 or something. A doctor once told me that having an autoimmune disease can contribute to your blood being too thick. I don't blame you for not wanting the blood thinners.
Avatar f tn Vitamin K helps the body form clots to stop bleeding. Newborns often have very low levels of vitamin K, which are insufficient to stop bleeding. Without a vitamin K injection at birth, babies may bruise easily or bleed excessively. Adults who are very deficient in vitamin K may also notice a sudden increase in bruising. Vitamin deficiencies are usually reasonably easy to correct.
634941 tn?1222839802 The doctors never found a precise reason for the clot but advised him to stay away from foods rich in vitamin K and put him on anticoagulants for several weeks. It has been two years since he was hospitalized and treated for the clot. He is athletic and enjoys lifting weights but complains that his arm feels tingly and numb afterward. Should he be excersizing? Is it normal and okay for him to have these feelings? What kind of diet should he be on now?
Avatar f tn Can vitamin k be used to help clot blood when bleeding for a long tym..
Avatar m tn For instance, since it works by being a vitamin K antagonist, foods that contain vitamin K (like leafy greens) can lower your INR. Taking vitamin E or fish oil or aspirin could raise it, and make bleeding more likely.
Avatar f tn The medication that can be given is vitamin K, and the problem with giving it is that you then have a big dose of something in your system that is going to make it harder for you to get back to a stable dosing regimen. If you are bleeding, well, they probably have to give you vitamin K, but as long as you are not bleeding, you don't need it unless your INR is way, way higher than 6.6.
383536 tn?1225030613 K its been almost 2 weeks since alexander has arrived, and i was wondering if it is normal to be passing lots of clots. It seems as though i have been losing alot of blood, and its not just little clots all the time, they can get fairly big. Is this normal or should i be worried?
498948 tn?1253055841 Last night I started developing pain in my intestines as if I was constipated. While in the bathroom I suddenly got all sweaty and felt faint and then I was sick to my stomach. I know its not food poisoning because I've had that before. I had a normal bowel movement this morning but still the pain remained. This afternoon, I passed a couple of bright red blood clots. I don't remember seeing anything about bleeding like this in this forum. Has anyone else had this problem?
Avatar f tn If you are not on any medications like anticoagulants, blood thinners or birth control pills then this could be due to clotting disorders, fragile spider veins, deep vein thrombus, deficiency of Vitamin B12, folic acid, or Vit K, a liver disease or certain cancers. It could also be due to pressure urticaria. If you are on any of the above medications then you need to discuss that with your doctor. You need a comprehensive investigation taking all these points in consideration.
Avatar m tn What is more worrysome is when they take blood, the blood clots, suggesting cold agglutin. Even a hot bath will not work to keep it from clotting, I had to go to a hospital where they had tubes with a chemical in them to prevent clotting. Do these symtoms suggest anything to anyone? I don't feel physically too bad. This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/199682'>purple hands purple feet in 14 yr old daughter</a>.
Avatar n tn I have heard that there is some problem mixing vitamin K with a blood thinner. I am taking 75 mg of plavix and cannot find anything about the vitamin K interaction. I need additional calcium, and the brand I am looking at taking would give me 40mcg of vitamin K. Is this safe or a problem? Where can I find how much vitamin K is in a serving of broccoli or spinich?