How can I best manage disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

How can I best manage disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

Most people who have DIC are already coping with illness or a medical condition. Being diagnosed with disseminated intravascular coagulation means you have another medical concern to manage as you continue the treatment and testing for the medical condition that caused your DIC. Here are some suggestions that might help:

• Take all medicines regularly, as your healthcare provider prescribes. Do not change the amount of your medicine or skip a dose unless they tell you to.
• Ask your provider before taking any over-the-counter products such as pain relievers, vitamins, supplements or herbal remedies.
• Talk with your provider about how often you should schedule office visits and blood tests to monitor the medications you’re taking.
• If you’re taking blood thinners, make sure all your providers know so they can adjust treatment accordingly.