Is coumadin recommended after undergoing hip surgery?
Patient: my mother recently had hip surgery and is taking coumadin and pain relievers.  she is very neatious and cannot keep anything down.  i was wondering if she possibly allergic to the coumadin.  i think her mother was and i can't seem to find anyone  who remembers.  her mother has been deceased for 17 years.  any thoughts? Doctor: Hello, I have studied your case.Coumadin is given to prevent venous thrombosis after major surgery.Ultrasonography/colour Doppler leg will help I will advise you to do PT/INR.If you suspect allergy to coumadin then you can consult your doctor and change it to say rivaroxaban which is newer.If required you may need to do blood investigation for prognosis and recovery.I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health.Take care.