Ever Had Abnormal Blood Clotting Times

[mae]

Another random question : In the beginning of medical journey I had a abnormal aPPT blood test is this familiar to anyone?

And would that be expected from blood pooling issues ?

Mae

[janiedelite]

As far as I know, blood pooling should not cause an abnormal clotting time. Was it your PT that was prolonged? Mack's mom just posted about her son having abnormal bleeding and there was a lengthy discussion on the post about chronic GI issues causing vitamin K deficiency which can prolong PT (prothrombin time) and INR.

Was the clotting time just slightly prolonged? Did your doctor ever follow up on it?

[mae]

It was slightly off if I remember correctly the normal range was up to 32 or 33 mine was 34 and they did repeat it 2 more times 12 weeks apart and it was normal . It was just a curiosity since I now have the circulation problems .

Thanks Mae

[flop]

Hi Mae,

clotting times aren't related to blood pooling. I wouldn't worry about your result having been slightly high. The lab reference range is the numbers that most healthy people get, 5% of healthy people will have readings outside that range so being only slightly high isn't a problem. You can also be reassured that it came back to normal. Sometimes different meds or foods can change clotting times or even having a virus.

Flop

[pat57]

I have abnormal PTT, from liver disease.

[mae]

Hi Pat ,

I also have fluctuating elevated to normal liver enzymes. Its not extremely elevated but it happens often I take no meds and I did have an ultrasound of liver and it was normal so who know (like everything else I never get an answer)

Mae

[fire_lupine06]

Would Pots affect bruising tho?

[mae]

When I 1st got real sick I had 13 small bruises up and down my legs for no apparent reason. I get them once in awhile now but not as severe.

Mae