Bleeding diathesis
Bleeding Diathesis
Bleeding diathesis (pronounced: /ˈbliːdɪŋ daɪəˈθiːsɪs/) is a medical term referring to an abnormal susceptibility to bleeding or hemorrhage. It is often due to a coagulation disorder, which can be either a platelet disorder or a coagulation factor disorder.
Etymology
The term "bleeding diathesis" originates from the Greek words "blēdēn" meaning "to bleed" and "diathesis" meaning "disposition".
Related Terms
- Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.
- Hemorrhage: The escape of blood from the circulatory system.
- Platelet: A type of blood cell that helps prevent bleeding by forming clots.
- Coagulation factor: Proteins in the blood that work together to stop bleeding.
- Hemostasis: The process of stopping the flow of blood to prevent excessive bleeding.
Causes
Bleeding diathesis can be caused by a variety of conditions, including hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other coagulation disorders. It can also be a side effect of certain medications, such as anticoagulants.
Symptoms
Symptoms of bleeding diathesis can include easy bruising, frequent nosebleeds, heavy or prolonged menstrual periods, and bleeding gums. In severe cases, it can lead to life-threatening bleeding after surgery or injury.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of bleeding diathesis typically involves blood tests to measure platelet count and clotting factor levels. Other tests may include a bleeding time test, prothrombin time test, and partial thromboplastin time test.
Treatment
Treatment for bleeding diathesis depends on the underlying cause. It may involve medication to increase clotting factors, transfusions of platelets or clotting factor concentrates, or in some cases, surgery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bleeding diathesis
- Wikipedia's article - Bleeding diathesis
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