• Can blood thinners cause excessive bleeding?

My father had a mild heart attack and was given a blood thinner Ecosprin after his surgery. Suddenly he had some bleeding when passing urine, could it be due to the blood thinner tablet?

3 Answers

  • Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
  • Lower Gwynedd, PA

Yes it could be. However ecosprin by itself is not strong enough to cause bladder bleeding. He should see a Urologist to make sure there is no bladder tumor or prostate problem.

  • Internist
  • Beverly Hills, California

Aspirin could make him more prone to bleed with a preexisting condition. Please have him checked out by his internist, and then a urologist if necessary. He could have anywhere from bladder infection to polyps, to kidney stones to prostate issues. After a heart attack, it is important to be on an anti-platelet medication such as aspirin or clopidogrel, etc., to prevent recurrence.

  • Cardiologist
  • Brooklyn, New York

There must be something to bleed in order for the antiplatelet drug to precipitate bleeding. He needs to be seen by a urologist.

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