General Medical issues thread

[blackcat20]

Woke up with a cough this morning, hoping I havent got Master TC's flu (although he hasnt had a cough...). He's finally eating again today so back to school tomorrow.

 

[Seat0B]

Oh my @Seat0B , just when you thought and hoped that things were getting better and you could all relax a little.
Its certainly still a rollercoaster for all involved.
Sending you big hugs

A feeling you unfortunately understand first hand too @ellen10

Cartia is aspirin which is an antiplatelet. It makes the blood less sticky. Clopidogrel is the other common antipathetic

Antiplatetets are ineffective against DVTs. For that you need an anticoagulant (blood thinner( (eg apixaban (eliquis) rivaroxaban (xarelto) enoxaparin(clexane) warfarin)

Antipletlets are also ineffective to prevent stroke caused by atrial fibrillation hence some stroke patients are on anticoagulants

thank you @andye, that is really helpful to understand.

 

[Seat0B]

@Pushka, atrial fibrillation has not been mentioned (as far as I am aware) in relation to mum's stroke.