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Bleeding not stopping
My period started on 5 August and today is 13 August, but I am still bleeding. The flow is lighter than my usual period, but it has not stopped. Before this, I also had brown spotting. I have no pain, itching or bad smell. I have also been having dizziness, weakness and occasional breathing difficulty. I take Levipil (levetiracetam) 250 mg twice daily for seizures. I was previously advised 500 mg every 12 hours. Please advise what could be causing this prolonged bleeding and whether I need any tests or treatment.
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Bleeding for more than a week along with dizziness, weakness and breathlessness needs prompt evaluation, as this pattern can point towards significant blood loss affecting your haemoglobin.
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Please see a gynaecologist soon, ideally within the next day or two, for a blood count and ultrasound rather than waiting it out.
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Please don't delay this given the breathlessness, and keep your neurologist informed too since you're on seizure medication.
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Ultrasound and then hormonal profile
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Please get the sonography of the lower abdomen, your CBC, Thyroid profile and blood glucose levels and consult with a Gynaecologist with the report.
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Get ultrasound scan done
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You need investigations especially an ultrasound find out the reason for the prolonged bleeding
You can connect for further treatment
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Rashmi M Gowda
Social Obstetrics and Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
Need evaluation to know reason for prolonged bleeding and also,your symptoms may be due to low haemoglobin..consult
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Dr. Pratibha P S
Gynecologist
10 yrs exp
Bangalore
get scan
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Connect for detailed evaluation
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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