- male
- 60 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really concerned about my dad's D-Dimer levels. They were supposed to stay below 500, but now they've shot up to 900. He was in quarantine for about 25 days and recently discharged from the hospital, but this rise in D-Dimer really worries me. Some doctors say it's normal post-COVID, while others say it's not. He's feeling okay, with no cold, cough, or other COVID symptoms now. What can be done to keep these levels in check? I'm anxious about how to handle this situation.
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Elevated D-Dimer levels post-COVID-19 can be concerning. To help control this, your dad can be prescribed anticoagulant medication. I recommend he takes Apixaban (Eliquis) 5mg twice daily. This medication will help prevent blood clots and keep the D-Dimer levels in check. It is important to follow up with his healthcare provider for regular monitoring and adjustment of the dosage as needed.
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Haematologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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