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D dimer value 680 What does this mean?
Please let me know what is the meaning of d dimer value 680.
My father was covid positive till 23rd APR . Recovered from that . Got low grade fever from 14th May- 19th May. Doctor suggested some bacterial infection , he took antibiotics for that. After which he didn't get fever. Doctor also suggested to go for D dimer test . D dimer show value as 680. He is currently having medicine dabigatran etexilate.
I need a second opinion on the same. When will this value comes down. Is there anything else to worry?
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Everyone takes their own time to recover.
Ddimer value is high( normal upto 500 ) but
Dabigatran is ongoing, so there is nothing to worry.
Continue the medications.
Improve diet and take adequate rest to allow body to recover fully.
No need to worry ✌
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Should continue with blood thinners.value goes down gradually with medications as the number is slightly high from the normal range.
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Dr. Lalit Yadav
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Gurgaon
He will be fine soon, your father is taking right medication. Normal d dimer value is upto 500.
Feel free to ask questions.Please repeat the test after 10 days in case value is not decrease than we have to change medicine.
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repeat test after 10 days
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Dr. Khushboo
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8 yrs exp
New Delhi
As his value is high.. need to continue blood thinner
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