There are some tests for the genetic markers for these types of clotting disorders (sometimes collectively just called "thrombophilia", btw). I wouldn't recommend getting tested unless there is good reason to (several events, maybe). Knowing about the condition is useful information, but once it hits your medical record, it affects ability to get life insurance. For the most part, the treatment is the same whether you have the condition or not -- the only difference is that with the condition you're on anticoagulants for life. A person who has multiple events probably would be anyway.
The treatment either way is:
Anticoagulants - take them as prescribed
Leafy greens - avoid them
Water - drink lots of it all the time
Crossing your legs - don't do it
Moving around - early and often
Thanks for the data.
My friend is on MediCare (my wife informed me) and Kaiser via the Ca Teacher’s retirement program. So he is covered.
He is on Coumadin and is a good user after his 3rd episode.
He does need to drink more water.
What is behind this “Leafy greens - avoid them”?