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Bleeding disorders are caused by:
Bleeding disorders are classified according to the abnormality of blood clotting factors or proteins involved in the coagulation pathway or vascular diseases. The various types include:
Factor deficiencies or disorders
Vascular disorders that include:
Bleeding disorders are prevalent worldwide. They affect people of all ages and gender. Males are most affected by hemophilia A and B. Other bleeding disorders are more prevalent in females. They remain underdiagnosed, misdiagnosed, and undiagnosed in large parts of the world because severe bleeding only manifests during trauma or surgery, and minor symptoms such as epistaxis are generally ignored by treating physicians.
Following are the risk factors for bleeding disorders:
Signs and symptoms of bleeding disorders include:
Complications of bleeding disorders include:
Following tests are done to diagnose bleeding disorders:
Specific tests for each disorder include:
Differential diagnoses of bleeding disorders include:
Treatment of bleeding disorders aims to treat the underlying condition or disorder, supportive management of bleeding complications, and treatment aimed at the blood coagulation pathway.
The prognosis for bleeding disorders varies depending on the condition and the extent of systemic involvement. The consequences for some individuals can be simple, resulting in anemia or maybe lethal for some resulting in considerable morbidity and even death. People with bleeding disorders who are compliant with treatment and show extra care in day-to-day activities generally have a good prognosis. Outlook for people who are categorized as high responders is not hopeful.
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Bleeding disorders are a group of diseases that are characterized by abnormalities in the process of blood coagulation. Due to certain genetic or environmental factors, these derangements may be present at birth or acquired later in life. Whatever the reason, blood clot formation or natural bleeding control by the body is affected in each disease.
Bleeding control that is also called hemostasis, is achieved in the body at two levels: