The ankles seem fairly normal first thing in the morning,
but by bedtime they slightly, not very, swollen
2006-11-25 22:51:33 · 13 answers · asked by BRUCAM 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
The idea that Warfarin makes your blood "thinner" is a misnomer. Your blood viscosity (relative thickness) is no different taking Warfarin verses not taking Warfarin. Warfarin does interrupt the process of blood going from a liquid to a solid if the right conditions exist.
Given the physiology of how Warfarin works, it does not make sense that it would contribute to ankle swelling late in the day. This is either venous insufficiency (the little one-way doors in your veins do not work any longer) or your heart failing to push blood with enough vigor to get it back to the heart. Due to gravity then blood pools around your ankles late in the day. This may be a sign that you are in early decompensated congestive heart failure. Usually a diuretic (water pill) or increased dose of water pill is necessary to correct the problem. Discuss this with your doctor's office on Monday morning.
I wouldn't think this was due to a DVT because if it were, then it would be happening only in one leg. It also would not be gravity dependent and would be painful, which you did not mention.
Good luck.
2006-11-26 00:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by c_schumacker 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. Warfarin does not cause the ankle to swell. Its mechanism of action does not work that way. Best is to see a doctor as the retention of fluid in the legs can be an early sign/symptom of something else that may need medical attention.
2006-11-25 23:31:49 · answer #2 · answered by tangy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Had to answer here because of one of the answers you have received is completely incorrect.
The idea of taking warfarin is to thin the blood - and the reason for doing this is that there are scars on the interior of the artery walls which prevent blood from getting through. You thin the blood and therefore blood has a better chance of getting through.
There is no other reason for taking warfarin.
There is no reason why it should cause swollen ankles - this can be a sign of some organ problem - normally liver/lungs/liver. Mind you - pregnant women get swollen ankles - can be caused by obesity and standing too long - so not necessarily a really bad sign - there can be so many reasons for it.
Please visit your doctor.
2006-11-26 03:19:28 · answer #3 · answered by Sandra W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why are you taking Warfarin. If it is because you have had a DVT, then this may have blocked one of the deep veins causing some of the smaller veins to take over the job of 'lifting' the blood back up the leg. They may not be able to cope with the volume of blood and this can cause swelling of the ankles. If this becomes a problem and your job involves a lot of sitting or standing, then you should wear support stockings.
2006-11-26 01:19:34 · answer #4 · answered by mistyannne 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Warfarin is not known to cause ankle swelling, but heart failure because of any underlying cause can cause swelling, If warfari is given for AF atrial fibrillation then it can cause ankle swelling but I would not stop taking warfarin until seeking doctors or warfarin clinic's advice. elderly people do get dependent oedema which comes on later in day and after prolonged standing, simple solution is to keep your feet up
2006-11-26 04:34:09 · answer #5 · answered by channi 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Warfarin should not cause the ankles to swell. For a list of side effect see:
http://www.medicinenet.com/warfarin-oral/article.htm
You should talk to your GP asap if you have any unusual swelling.
2006-11-25 23:11:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its quite common for ankles to swell in the evening, its not connected to the warfarin...;
2006-11-27 03:09:36 · answer #7 · answered by huggz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Warfarin is a blood thinner and I wouldn't think that it would make only your ankles swell. Definately worth asking your doctor about though-if only for peace of mind.
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2014-12-21 18:39:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, that is most likely water retention. You need to be on some kind of water pill. Lasix is great, warfarin thins your blood!!
2006-11-27 04:45:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋