If you have had a transient ischemic attack or stroke and are taking aspirin or other medications that prevent blood clots, watch for signs of bleeding. Signs of bleeding include:
- Blood in urine or red or tarry stools.
- Bleeding from the nose or gums or spitting up blood.
- Excessive or prolonged vaginal bleeding.
- Frequent, severe bruising or tiny red or purple spots on the skin.
Credits
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Richard D. Zorowitz, MD - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation |
| Last Updated | March 6, 2007 |
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