What does high protime INR mean?
What does high protime INR mean?
When the INR is higher than the recommended range, it means that your blood clots more slowly than desired, and a lower INR means your blood clots more quickly than desired.
What is normal protime and INR?
Normal Results If you are not taking blood thinning medicines, such as warfarin, the normal range for your PT results is: 11 to 13.5 seconds. INR of 0.8 to 1.1.
What does INR mean in a blood test?
An INR test measures the time for the blood to clot. It is also known as prothrombin time, or PT. It is used to monitor blood-thinning medicines, which are also known as anticoagulants. The INR, or international normalised ratio, can also be used to check if you have a blood clotting problem.
What causes PT INR to be high?
You may have high PT/IR results if: You haven’t been taking the proper dose of warfarin. You’ve taken over-the-counter medicines, such cold medicines, or vitamin supplements, that can interact with warfarin.
What are the symptoms of high INR levels?
Signs of bleeding or a high INR are: Gums bleed when you brush your teeth. Coughing up blood. Vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Bruising in unusual areas or for unknown reasons.
What is a good INR level?
The higher the INR number, the longer it takes the blood to clot (or the “thinner” the blood). For most people on warfarin, the target INR is between 2 and 3.
How do I lower my protime level?
The American Heart Association (AHA) suggest that eating vitamin K-rich foods may counteract the effects of warfarin, and lower the prothrombin time. This is the time it takes for a blood clot to form.
What happens when your PT INR is too high?
If the INR is too high, you are at increased risk of bleeding. But the INR will usually come back down into the right range when you skip a couple doses of your medication. If you develop bleeding while your INR is too high, it can be life-threatening.
How does a high INR make you feel?
How do you feel when your INR is too high?
What are the signs and symptoms of an elevated INR? You may have small cuts that bleed more than normal, and for longer than normal. You may bruise easily, have frequent nosebleeds, or notice your gums bleeding.