Signs of bleeding
Be alert for signs of bleeding if you are taking anticoagulant medications. Signs of bleeding include:
- Blood in urine.
- Red or black (tarry) stools.
- Bleeding from the nose or gums.
- Spitting up or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.
- Excessive or prolonged menstrual or vaginal bleeding.
- Frequent, severe bruising or tiny red or purple spots on the skin.
| Author: | Douglas Dana Robin Parks, MS | Last Updated: March 11, 2008 |
| Medical Review: | E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Jeffrey J. Gilbertson, MD - Cardiovascular Surgery Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine | |
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