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| name = Bleeding diathesis | |||
| image = [[File:Bleeding_finger.jpg|250px]] | |||
| caption = A bleeding finger, a common manifestation of bleeding diathesis | |||
| field = [[Hematology]] | |||
| synonyms = Hemorrhagic diathesis | |||
| symptoms = [[Easy bruising]], [[frequent nosebleeds]], [[heavy menstrual bleeding]], [[prolonged bleeding]] from cuts | |||
| complications = [[Anemia]], [[hypovolemic shock]] | |||
| onset = Varies depending on underlying cause | |||
| duration = Chronic or acute, depending on etiology | |||
| causes = [[Genetic disorders]], [[liver disease]], [[vitamin K deficiency]], [[medications]] (e.g., [[anticoagulants]]) | |||
| risks = Family history, certain medications, underlying medical conditions | |||
| diagnosis = [[Complete blood count]], [[coagulation profile]], [[genetic testing]] | |||
| differential = [[Thrombocytopenia]], [[hemophilia]], [[von Willebrand disease]] | |||
| prevention = Avoidance of certain medications, management of underlying conditions | |||
| treatment = Depends on cause; may include [[blood transfusions]], [[clotting factor replacement]], [[medication adjustments]] | |||
| prognosis = Varies; can be managed with treatment | |||
| frequency = Common, varies with specific condition | |||
}} | |||
'''Bleeding diathesis''' is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal propensity towards [[bleeding]] or [[hemorrhage]]. It is often caused by coagulopathy (disorders of [[blood coagulation]]). Various diseases and conditions can lead to a bleeding diathesis, including [[hemophilia]], [[Von Willebrand disease]], and [[platelet disorders]]. | '''Bleeding diathesis''' is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal propensity towards [[bleeding]] or [[hemorrhage]]. It is often caused by coagulopathy (disorders of [[blood coagulation]]). Various diseases and conditions can lead to a bleeding diathesis, including [[hemophilia]], [[Von Willebrand disease]], and [[platelet disorders]]. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
Bleeding diathesis can be caused by a variety of conditions, most of which involve the blood's ability to clot. These include: | Bleeding diathesis can be caused by a variety of conditions, most of which involve the blood's ability to clot. These include: | ||
* '''[[Hemophilia]]''': A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. | * '''[[Hemophilia]]''': A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. | ||
* '''[[Von Willebrand disease]]''': A genetic disorder caused by missing or defective von Willebrand factor (VWF), a clotting protein. VWF binds factor VIII, a key clotting protein, and platelets in blood vessel walls, which help form a platelet plug during the clotting process. | * '''[[Von Willebrand disease]]''': A genetic disorder caused by missing or defective von Willebrand factor (VWF), a clotting protein. VWF binds factor VIII, a key clotting protein, and platelets in blood vessel walls, which help form a platelet plug during the clotting process. | ||
* '''[[Platelet disorders]]''': These can be either a low number of platelets (thrombocytopenia), or functionally defective platelets (thrombasthenia). | * '''[[Platelet disorders]]''': These can be either a low number of platelets (thrombocytopenia), or functionally defective platelets (thrombasthenia). | ||
==Symptoms== | ==Symptoms== | ||
The symptoms of bleeding diathesis depend on the cause and severity of the condition. They may include: | The symptoms of bleeding diathesis depend on the cause and severity of the condition. They may include: | ||
* Frequent nosebleeds | * Frequent nosebleeds | ||
* Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding | * Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding | ||
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* Blood in the urine or stool | * Blood in the urine or stool | ||
* Joint pain and swelling | * Joint pain and swelling | ||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
Diagnosis of bleeding diathesis typically involves blood tests to evaluate clotting times and platelet function. Genetic testing may be used to identify conditions like hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease. | Diagnosis of bleeding diathesis typically involves blood tests to evaluate clotting times and platelet function. Genetic testing may be used to identify conditions like hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease. | ||
==Treatment== | ==Treatment== | ||
Treatment for bleeding diathesis depends on the underlying cause. It may include medications to promote clotting, infusions of clotting factors or platelets, and in severe cases, blood transfusions. | Treatment for bleeding diathesis depends on the underlying cause. It may include medications to promote clotting, infusions of clotting factors or platelets, and in severe cases, blood transfusions. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Coagulation]] | * [[Coagulation]] | ||
* [[Hemostasis]] | * [[Hemostasis]] | ||
* [[Blood diseases]] | * [[Blood diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Blood disorders]] | [[Category:Blood disorders]] | ||
[[Category:Coagulopathies]] | [[Category:Coagulopathies]] | ||
[[Category:Genetic disorders]] | [[Category:Genetic disorders]] | ||
{{Medicine-stub}} | {{Medicine-stub}} | ||
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| Bleeding diathesis | |
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| Synonyms | Hemorrhagic diathesis |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Easy bruising, frequent nosebleeds, heavy menstrual bleeding, prolonged bleeding from cuts |
| Complications | Anemia, hypovolemic shock |
| Onset | Varies depending on underlying cause |
| Duration | Chronic or acute, depending on etiology |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Genetic disorders, liver disease, vitamin K deficiency, medications (e.g., anticoagulants) |
| Risks | Family history, certain medications, underlying medical conditions |
| Diagnosis | Complete blood count, coagulation profile, genetic testing |
| Differential diagnosis | Thrombocytopenia, hemophilia, von Willebrand disease |
| Prevention | Avoidance of certain medications, management of underlying conditions |
| Treatment | Depends on cause; may include blood transfusions, clotting factor replacement, medication adjustments |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Varies; can be managed with treatment |
| Frequency | Common, varies with specific condition |
| Deaths | N/A |
Bleeding diathesis is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal propensity towards bleeding or hemorrhage. It is often caused by coagulopathy (disorders of blood coagulation). Various diseases and conditions can lead to a bleeding diathesis, including hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, and platelet disorders.
Causes[edit]
Bleeding diathesis can be caused by a variety of conditions, most of which involve the blood's ability to clot. These include:
- Hemophilia: A genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots, a process needed to stop bleeding. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain.
- Von Willebrand disease: A genetic disorder caused by missing or defective von Willebrand factor (VWF), a clotting protein. VWF binds factor VIII, a key clotting protein, and platelets in blood vessel walls, which help form a platelet plug during the clotting process.
- Platelet disorders: These can be either a low number of platelets (thrombocytopenia), or functionally defective platelets (thrombasthenia).
Symptoms[edit]
The symptoms of bleeding diathesis depend on the cause and severity of the condition. They may include:
- Frequent nosebleeds
- Heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding
- Excessive bleeding from small cuts or injuries
- Unexplained bruising
- Blood in the urine or stool
- Joint pain and swelling
Diagnosis[edit]
Diagnosis of bleeding diathesis typically involves blood tests to evaluate clotting times and platelet function. Genetic testing may be used to identify conditions like hemophilia or Von Willebrand disease.
Treatment[edit]
Treatment for bleeding diathesis depends on the underlying cause. It may include medications to promote clotting, infusions of clotting factors or platelets, and in severe cases, blood transfusions.
See also[edit]
